Print Goneg 9 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, comics, playful, quirky, casual, handmade, friendly, handmade feel, display impact, casual tone, space saving, condensed, rounded, bouncy, irregular, cartoonish.
This typeface has a condensed, hand-drawn print look with thick, low-contrast strokes and softly rounded terminals. Forms are generally upright but intentionally irregular, with subtle wobble in verticals and uneven curves that create a lively rhythm. Counters are compact and slightly squashed, and widths vary by glyph, giving the alphabet a loosely paced, human-made texture. The lowercase shows simple, readable constructions with a single-storey “a” and “g,” while the numerals are sturdy and simplified to match the overall chunky, narrow silhouette.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, and short calls to action where a friendly handmade voice is desired. It can work nicely for children’s materials, playful editorial sidebars, packaging, and casual branding, especially where vertical space is limited and a condensed footprint is useful.
The overall tone is lighthearted and informal, like marker lettering for signs, notes, or playful packaging. Its condensed, bouncy shapes feel energetic and slightly mischievous, conveying approachability rather than precision.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering in a condensed footprint, prioritizing personality and immediacy over strict geometric consistency. It aims to provide an informal display face that stays readable while retaining a deliberately imperfect, drawn-by-hand character.
At text sizes the narrow proportions help fit longer phrases, while the intentional irregularities are more noticeable in tight spacing. The bold stroke weight and compact counters make it most comfortable on light backgrounds and in short-to-medium runs where its personality can read clearly.