Print Esba 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Brightly Stories' by Graphicxell (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, kids branding, event flyers, playful, rugged, handmade, casual, boldly friendly, handmade texture, casual impact, expressive display, playful tone, brushy, textured, blobby, rounded, uneven.
A heavy, brush-painted display face with rounded forms, soft corners, and visibly irregular edges. Strokes show a dry-brush texture and slightly wobbly contours, creating a handmade silhouette rather than clean geometric curves. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with a generally compact, slightly condensed feel in places and loose, variable sidebearings that give the lines an animated rhythm. The lowercase is simple and print-like, with sturdy bowls and short, chunky terminals; counters are open enough to hold up at larger text sizes.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing copy such as posters, titles, packaging callouts, and event or festival flyers where texture and personality are desirable. It can also work for playful branding and social media graphics, especially at medium to large sizes where the brush detail remains visible.
The overall tone is informal and energetic, combining a friendly roundness with a rough, grunge-like texture. It reads as crafty and approachable rather than polished, with an expressive, poster-like presence that suggests hand-lettered signage or painted headlines.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, bold hand-painted lettering with a dry-brush finish—prioritizing character and texture over typographic regularity. Its irregular rhythm and rounded, chunky shapes aim to feel spontaneous, friendly, and visually loud in display settings.
Texture is consistent across the set, and the weight is substantial, producing strong black shapes and high impact. Spacing and character widths feel intentionally uneven, which adds personality but can make long passages feel lively rather than restrained.