Print Hebal 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Adhesive Letters JNL' by Jeff Levine and 'Trailhead' by Komet & Flicker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, halloween, packaging, kids media, playful, spooky, cartoon, handmade, retro, display impact, handmade texture, whimsical tone, themed titling, irregular, chunky, rough-cut, bouncy, wobbly.
A heavy, hand-drawn display face with chunky, compact letterforms and uneven, carved-looking edges. Strokes are mostly monoline and filled-in, with subtle waviness and small nicks that create a cut-paper or stamped impression. Counters are tight and sometimes asymmetrical, terminals are blunt, and the overall rhythm is bouncy, with slightly inconsistent widths and silhouettes that emphasize a handmade, informal construction.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, event flyers, headlines, product packaging, and themed graphics where personality and texture are desirable. It performs especially well in playful or spooky contexts and in large sizes where the rough edges and irregular rhythm can be appreciated.
The texture and irregular contours give the font a mischievous, slightly eerie cartoon energy—suggesting Halloween signage, pulp cover lettering, or playful monster-movie titling. It feels loud and attention-grabbing rather than refined, with a friendly roughness that reads as intentionally imperfect.
The design appears intended to mimic bold, hand-cut or brush-filled lettering—prioritizing character, texture, and a lively silhouette over strict typographic regularity. It aims to deliver instant display impact with a deliberately rough, cartoonish voice.
Caps have a strong blocky presence while the lowercase keeps the same chunky color and handmade wobble, helping maintain consistency across mixed-case settings. Numerals follow the same rough-cut geometry, with simplified shapes and small interior apertures that prefer impact over precision.