Print Holey 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Area' by Blaze Type, 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Fact' by ParaType, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, stickers, social media, playful, casual, energetic, friendly, retro, impact, warmth, handmade, motion, approachability, brushy, chunky, rounded, bouncy, informal.
A heavy, brush-like italic with compact, rounded forms and gently irregular contours. Strokes stay broadly monoline, with soft corners and slightly tapered terminals that suggest a marker or brush pen rather than a rigid geometric construction. The letterforms lean forward consistently and sit on a lively baseline, with small variations in width and shape that keep the texture hand-made while remaining visually cohesive. Counters are relatively tight and the overall rhythm is dense and punchy, favoring bold silhouettes over fine interior detail.
Best suited to short, bold applications such as headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and social graphics where an informal, hand-rendered tone is desirable. It also works well for logos or event titling that needs a punchy italic presence, though the dense counters suggest using comfortable sizes and spacing for longer passages.
The font reads upbeat and approachable, with a sporty, hand-drawn energy that feels conversational rather than formal. Its forward slant and chunky strokes create a sense of motion and confidence, giving text a friendly, attention-getting presence without feeling aggressive.
The design appears intended to mimic confident, quickly drawn lettering—combining brush-pen texture cues with sturdy, simplified shapes for high-impact display use. It prioritizes warmth and immediacy over strict typographic precision, aiming for a lively, handmade voice in contemporary layouts.
Uppercase forms are simplified and sign-like, while lowercase characters keep a casual handwritten flavor with single-storey shapes and soft joins. Numerals share the same brushy weight and forward momentum, making the set feel consistent for short bursts of display text.