Print Tybod 9 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, logos, kids media, playful, friendly, retro, whimsical, casual, handmade feel, display impact, approachability, vintage flavor, rounded, bouncy, chunky, soft terminals, quirky.
A compact, heavy display face with softly rounded strokes and slightly irregular, hand-drawn contours. Letterforms are tall and tight with a narrow overall footprint, while widths vary by glyph, creating a lively, uneven rhythm. Terminals tend to be blunted or subtly flared, and curves are full and bulbous, giving counters a small, punchy feel. The lowercase shows simple, print-like construction with single-storey shapes and a tall, prominent ascender/descender presence; figures are similarly stout and characterful.
Well-suited to display work such as posters, packaging fronts, storefront-style graphics, and logo wordmarks that benefit from a friendly handmade presence. It also fits playful editorial headers and children’s or hobby-themed materials where an informal, attention-grabbing voice is desired.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a cartoonish, mid-century sign-painting vibe. Its buoyant proportions and soft edges feel informal and welcoming, suggesting handmade personality rather than strict typographic precision.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of hand-rendered print lettering in a compact, high-impact form. Its variable widths, rounded shaping, and slightly quirky detailing emphasize personality and immediacy over geometric regularity.
The design reads best when set with generous spacing and at larger sizes, where its irregular stroke energy and narrow silhouettes stay legible. The bold mass and tight counters can make dense text feel dark, but it delivers strong impact for short phrases and headlines.