Print Rakeb 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids branding, headlines, logos, playful, chunky, friendly, bouncy, comic, fun emphasis, handmade feel, warmth, attention grabbing, casual branding, rounded, soft terminals, blobby, irregular, high impact.
A heavy, rounded display face with soft, bulging curves and subtly irregular outlines that mimic marker or hand-cut shapes. Strokes are thick with gently uneven widths, and counters are small-to-medium, keeping the overall color dense and impactful. The forms lean on broad, simple geometry (notably in O/C/S) while allowing quirky deviations—like slightly off-center bowls, wavy horizontals, and varied join shapes—to create a lively rhythm. Spacing feels generous and the baseline presence is steady, with a generally consistent cap height and a compact, sturdy lowercase.
Best used at display sizes where the type can show off its chunky, hand-drawn texture—posters, storefront promos, playful branding, packaging, stickers, and social graphics. It’s especially effective for short headlines, titles, and logo-style wordmarks where an informal, friendly voice is desired.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a handmade charm that reads as humorous and kid-friendly rather than formal. Its chunky silhouettes and soft edges give it a casual, snackable personality suited to fun messaging and attention-grabbing headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with an informal, handcrafted feel—prioritizing warmth, humor, and readability in short bursts over strict geometric precision. Its rounded, slightly irregular construction suggests a deliberate effort to feel human and energetic while staying clear at large sizes.
Distinctive cues include rounded corners throughout, occasional asymmetric bowls, and simplified diagonals that favor mass over precision. Numerals share the same inflated, friendly construction, keeping the set cohesive for bold labels and short callouts.