Print Ekmol 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children’s, comics, playful, handmade, bold, casual, friendly, handmade feel, bold impact, casual signage, playful branding, expressive emphasis, rough, textured, blobby, rounded, chunky.
A heavy, hand-drawn print style with chunky, rounded forms and deliberately irregular outlines. Strokes look brush- or marker-like, with noticeable wobble, occasional nicks, and uneven terminals that create a rough, organic edge. Counters are compact and sometimes asymmetric, and proportions vary slightly from glyph to glyph, producing a lively rhythm rather than strict geometric consistency. Overall spacing feels open enough for short text, with sturdy silhouettes and strong color on the page.
Best suited to display applications where texture and personality are assets: posters, headlines, labels, packaging, event graphics, and playful branding. It also works well for children’s materials and comic-style emphasis, especially in short bursts of text where the rough edges can shine without overwhelming readability.
The tone is playful and informal, with a slightly messy, handcrafted energy that reads as approachable and expressive. Its bold, blobby shapes add humor and warmth, leaning toward DIY signage and comic-friendly emphasis rather than polished editorial refinement.
The design appears intended to mimic bold hand lettering made with a thick marker or brush, prioritizing personality, impact, and an imperfect handmade texture over strict uniformity. It aims to deliver quick, friendly emphasis and a casual DIY feel in display typography.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent handmade character, with simplified, sturdy constructions that keep letters highly distinctive at display sizes. Numerals match the same rough, thick treatment, maintaining an energetic, cohesive texture across mixed alphanumeric settings.