Print Tumul 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children’s media, logos, playful, folksy, friendly, storybook, handmade, warmth, whimsy, handmade feel, display impact, rounded, chunky, bouncy, organic, soft terminals.
A chunky, hand-drawn print with rounded forms and slightly irregular curves that give each glyph a bespoke, cut-from-paper feel. Strokes are heavy and mostly monolinear with subtle swelling at curves, and terminals are generally soft or bulb-like rather than crisp. Proportions are compact with a relatively small lowercase body compared to the tall ascenders, and the overall rhythm is lively, with small variations in width and stance across letters. Counters tend to be tight and rounded, and the numerals follow the same plump, simplified construction for strong silhouette clarity.
Best suited to display sizes where its chunky silhouettes and handmade character can lead: posters, titles, branding marks, and packaging callouts. It also fits children’s materials, craft-themed designs, and informal editorial headers where warmth and personality are more important than compact, long-form readability.
The tone is casual and approachable, leaning toward a whimsical, storybook voice rather than a polished corporate one. Its energetic shapes and friendly softness suggest humor and warmth, with a mild vintage craft sensibility.
The design appears intended to deliver an informal, hand-rendered print voice with strong visual presence and a playful cadence. It prioritizes characterful silhouettes and friendliness over strict geometric regularity, making it effective for expressive display typography.
Uppercase forms read especially bold and poster-ready, while the lowercase shows more hand movement and bounce in letters like a, g, y, and t. The texture stays consistent across the set, with the irregularities feeling intentional and decorative rather than distressed.