Print Ohkoh 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, greeting cards, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, energetic, handmade feel, casual voice, display impact, friendly branding, brushy, rounded, bouncy, slanted, soft terminals.
A lively, brush-pen styled print with a consistent rightward slant and softly rounded terminals. Strokes are thick and smooth with subtle modulation, suggesting pressure from a marker or brush rather than a rigid nib. Letterforms are compact with slightly uneven, hand-driven widths and a bouncy baseline rhythm, while counters stay open and legible. Caps are broad and simplified, and lowercase forms lean toward single-storey, handwritten structures with occasional looped descenders (notably in g and y). Numerals match the same painted feel, with rounded joins and gentle curves.
Works best for short-to-medium display copy where a casual, handmade voice is desired—such as posters, packaging accents, social graphics, invitations, and greeting cards. It can also suit branding elements or pull quotes where personality matters more than strict typographic neutrality.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, with a personable, handmade charm. Its quick, confident strokes read as friendly and conversational, making text feel human and approachable rather than formal or technical.
Designed to emulate an everyday brush or marker hand in unconnected print, balancing expressive movement with clear, readable shapes. The goal appears to be a bold, friendly scriptless handwritten look that remains legible in punchy headlines and informal messaging.
Spacing appears intentionally loose and natural, preserving a handwritten cadence in words and lines. The italic-like slant and heavier stroke weight give headings strong presence, while the soft corners keep it from feeling aggressive.