Print Hegup 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children’s, event flyers, playful, quirky, folky, friendly, whimsical, handmade feel, casual charm, expressive display, storybook tone, brushy, chunky, irregular, hand-cut, toothy.
A chunky, hand-drawn print with brush-like, slightly chiseled strokes and uneven contours. Letterforms show simplified construction with soft curves interrupted by wedge terminals and occasional angular nicks, creating a lively, cut-paper feel. Proportions vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, with rounded counters, compact lowercase shapes, and a relatively short x-height that keeps the overall texture dense and bouncy. Spacing appears organically irregular, reinforcing the handmade rhythm while remaining legible at display sizes.
Best suited for display applications where texture and personality are desired, such as posters, headlines, book covers, kids-focused materials, casual branding, and event or seasonal promotions. It can also work for short bursts of copy (pull quotes, labels, menus) when set with generous size and spacing to preserve clarity.
The font reads as cheerful and mischievous, with a storybook and crafty character that feels informal and inviting. Its uneven edges and buoyant forms suggest spontaneity and human touch, leaning toward playful, slightly spooky-fun or festival-like moods rather than polished corporate neutrality.
The design appears intended to emulate hand-lettered signage or brush-painted titling with a deliberately imperfect finish. Its goal is to add warmth, humor, and a handcrafted vibe to headlines while keeping forms recognizable and readable.
Capitals are assertive and rounded with pronounced wedges, while the lowercase maintains a consistent, doodled energy without connecting strokes. Numerals match the same carved/brushy language, with distinctive, lumpy silhouettes that prioritize personality over strict uniformity.