Print Gogaw 9 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, signage, logos, playful, retro, casual, quirky, friendly, hand lettering, display impact, retro charm, casual tone, expressive rhythm, brushy, slanted, rounded, soft, lively.
This typeface has a pronounced rightward slant with brush-like strokes and softly swelling curves. Letterforms are compact and tightly set, with rounded terminals and occasional hooked or teardrop-like endings that give the strokes a drawn, calligraphic feel. Uppercase shapes are narrow and gestural, while the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with looped descenders (notably in g, j, p, q, y) and simple, flowing joins where appropriate despite generally unconnected construction. Numerals follow the same slanted, hand-rendered logic, with smooth curves and tapered entry/exit strokes.
It works best for short text such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and storefront or event-style signage where personality is more important than long-form readability. The compact, slanted forms can also suit logos and branded phrases that benefit from a lively handwritten look.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, balancing a vintage sign-painting flavor with a quick handwritten spontaneity. Its energetic slant and bouncy curves make it feel personable and slightly mischievous rather than formal or restrained.
The design appears intended to mimic brisk, confident hand lettering with a brush or marker, emphasizing motion, charm, and a slightly nostalgic display presence. It prioritizes expressive stroke endings and a cohesive slanted rhythm to create instant visual character.
Stroke modulation is consistent across the alphabet, with thicker main strokes and lighter turns that suggest a single tool angle. Many letters include small entry flicks and subtle curls that add texture at display sizes, while the narrow proportions create a compact, punchy silhouette.