Print Hemiy 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, logotypes, packaging, medieval, storybook, rustic, dramatic, playful, historic feel, handmade texture, decorative impact, thematic display, blackletter, calligraphic, angular, chiseled, textured.
A calligraphic, blackletter-leaning design with compact proportions and a strong, dark color on the page. Strokes are built from wedge-like terminals and angular joins, with subtle swelling and tapering that suggests a broad-nib or brush-driven construction. Counters are relatively small and rhythm is lively, with slightly irregular curves and asymmetric details that keep the texture organic rather than strictly geometric. Uppercase forms feel sturdy and emblematic, while lowercase maintains a consistent vertical cadence with pointed shoulders and occasional hooked finishes; numerals follow the same sharp, cut-in silhouette.
Best suited for headlines and short-form display applications where its dense blackletter texture can be appreciated—posters, book covers, game titles, labels, and themed packaging. It can also work for logos or badges that benefit from an old-world, handcrafted voice, especially when given generous size and spacing.
The font conveys a medieval and storybook tone—ornamental and a bit theatrical—while staying approachable through its hand-drawn looseness. Its dark, textured rhythm reads as traditional and craft-oriented, suitable for evoking folklore, fantasy, or old-world signage.
The letterforms appear intended to blend blackletter tradition with an informal, hand-rendered presence, creating a decorative display face that feels historic and handmade rather than strictly formal. The consistent wedge terminals and angular construction prioritize atmosphere and impact over neutral readability in long text.
The design’s strong vertical emphasis and tight internal spaces create high impact at display sizes, while the jagged terminals and compact counters can build visual noise when set too small or too tightly tracked. Rounded letters like o/e retain a slightly faceted feel, reinforcing the carved, inked character across the set.