Print Utbat 9 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, branding, signage, playful, retro, quirky, friendly, handmade, human warmth, compact impact, casual charm, display emphasis, rounded, condensed, bouncy, soft terminals, irregular rhythm.
A condensed, hand-drawn display face with sturdy strokes, rounded corners, and subtly uneven contours that keep the texture lively. Letters are mostly upright with a tall, narrow silhouette and gentle tapering in places, creating a soft, marker-like finish rather than sharp typographic edges. Curves are slightly squashed and asymmetric, bowls are compact, and joins often feel simplified, producing a consistent “printed by hand” look. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an informal rhythm while remaining clean and legible at display sizes.
This font is best suited to short headlines and punchy display copy where its condensed proportions help fit more characters into limited space. It works well for packaging, café or shop signage, event posters, and lighthearted branding systems that benefit from a handmade, informal voice.
The overall tone is casual and approachable, with a quirky, mid-century sign-painting energy. Its narrow, buoyant forms and softened terminals give it a cheerful, slightly whimsical voice that reads as human and warm rather than mechanical.
The design appears intended to deliver an easygoing, hand-printed aesthetic with strong presence in a compact width. It balances bold visibility with softened, human irregularities to feel personable and crafted while staying readable in prominent display contexts.
The uppercase maintains a tall condensed structure with compact counters, while the lowercase carries the most personality through uneven bowls and simplified construction. Numerals follow the same narrow, rounded pattern, matching the alphabet’s friendly texture and making the set feel cohesive in mixed alphanumeric settings.