Print Tepa 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s media, branding, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, retro, hand-printed feel, approachability, display impact, warmth, rounded, bouncy, soft, chunky, inked.
A rounded, hand-drawn display face with chunky strokes, softened terminals, and gently irregular curves that keep the texture lively without looking messy. Letterforms are largely monoline in feel with subtle swell in places, and proportions vary slightly across the alphabet, giving it a natural, written rhythm. Counters are open and generous, and many shapes lean on simple geometric construction (round O/0, bulbous bowls) paired with quirky details like hooked tails and uneven joins. The overall spacing reads airy at larger sizes, with a broad footprint and comfortable internal whitespace that helps the heavy forms stay legible.
This design works best for headlines, posters, and branding where a friendly hand-made tone is desired. It also fits packaging, labels, and children’s or educational materials, and can serve as an accent font for short blocks of text when set with generous leading.
The font projects a cheerful, approachable personality—more like marker or brush print than formal typography. Its bouncy silhouettes and softened corners create a lighthearted tone that feels kid-friendly, crafty, and a bit nostalgic, while still remaining clear enough for short reading passages.
The letterforms appear intended to mimic neat hand-printed lettering with a bold, rounded marker/brush feel, prioritizing warmth and personality over strict geometric uniformity. The consistent softness and open counters suggest it was drawn to stay readable in lively display settings while still feeling informal and human.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent softness, but the lowercase introduces more playful structure (single-storey a and g, rounded shoulders, and looped descenders) that amplifies the informal character. Numerals match the same rounded logic and look sturdy and friendly, with distinctive, simplified forms suited to display use.