Print Pekem 9 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, greeting cards, kids content, playful, friendly, whimsical, casual, handmade, hand-lettered charm, casual display, playful branding, human warmth, brushy, bouncy, rounded, tall, quirky.
A lively handwritten print with tall, condensed proportions and a brush-pen feel. Strokes show noticeable contrast, with swollen verticals and thinner joins, plus rounded terminals that sometimes taper or blunt as if made with a soft marker. Letterforms are mostly upright but slightly irregular in width and spacing, creating a gentle, bouncy rhythm. Counters are open and simplified, and several glyphs use quirky, distinctive constructions (notably in S, Q, and some lowercase forms) that emphasize an informal, drawn character.
Best suited for headlines, short blurbs, and display settings where its playful brush texture can be appreciated—such as posters, product packaging, greeting cards, and kid-focused or casual lifestyle branding. It can also work for social graphics and pull quotes, especially when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The font reads cheerful and approachable, with a whimsical, storybook tone. Its uneven ink-like texture and buoyant shapes give it a human, crafty energy that feels personable rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of quick, confident hand lettering in a clean, unconnected print style. Its condensed, high-energy forms prioritize personality and visual impact over strict regularity, aiming for friendly expressiveness in display typography.
The condensed build and strong vertical emphasis make it effective at larger sizes, while the irregular stroke behavior and simplified details can reduce clarity in small text. Numerals match the handwritten style, with similarly soft curves and occasional asymmetry that supports an overall handmade consistency.