Print Talu 9 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, children’s, logos, playful, friendly, quirky, handmade, bubbly, approachability, handmade feel, high impact, playfulness, rounded, chunky, soft corners, cartoonish, bouncy.
A chunky, rounded display face with hand-drawn irregularity and soft, blobby terminals. Strokes are heavy and mostly monoline in feel, with gentle swelling and tapering that creates a brushed-marker impression rather than geometric construction. Counters are small and compact, curves are generously rounded, and joins often look slightly pinched or pressed, adding an organic rhythm. Overall spacing reads compact and lively, with subtle per-glyph width variation that keeps the texture informal.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headers, product packaging, stickers, and logo/wordmark applications where a friendly handmade feel is desired. It can also work for children’s materials and casual event signage, especially at medium to large sizes where the rounded detailing and compact counters remain clear.
The font projects a cheerful, approachable tone with a playful, slightly goofy personality. Its imperfect, drawn-by-hand finish feels casual and kid-friendly, leaning toward fun signage and lighthearted branding rather than formal editorial voice.
The design appears intended to mimic informal marker or brush lettering in a controlled, repeatable way, prioritizing warmth and personality over strict regularity. Its heavy strokes and rounded construction aim for strong visibility and a soft, welcoming presence in display settings.
Uppercase forms are simple and sturdy, while lowercase adds more character through soft hooks, curled terminals, and a notably playful single-storey look in several letters. Numerals are bold and attention-grabbing with rounded shapes that match the letterforms, and the overall silhouette stays consistently thick and dark on the page.