Print Toba 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, signage, playful, folksy, friendly, handmade, retro, handmade feel, friendly display, casual tone, storybook charm, rounded, soft, bouncy, quirky, chunky.
A compact, hand-drawn print style with thick, rounded strokes and gently irregular contours. Terminals are soft and slightly flared in places, giving the letters a carved/brushy feel without connecting strokes. The rhythm is lively and uneven in a controlled way: curves are slightly lopsided, counters are tight, and widths vary noticeably across letters. Uppercase forms are simple and sturdy, while lowercase includes distinctive handwritten details such as single-story a and g, a curved descender on y, and a looped, playful ampersand.
Best suited to short to medium-length display text where personality is the priority—headlines, posters, labels, and packaging. It also fits playful editorial callouts, kid-oriented materials, and informal signage, especially where a handmade feel can add warmth and approachability.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with a casual, storybook charm. Its bouncy shapes and slightly imperfect outlines suggest an approachable, handcrafted personality suited to lighthearted or nostalgic messaging.
The design appears intended to emulate informal marker or brush lettering in a clean, reproducible print font. It prioritizes friendly character and visual texture over strict geometric regularity, aiming for an easygoing, handcrafted presence in display applications.
Digits are bold and characterful, with a narrow 1 and rounded, open forms in 2, 3, and 5 that match the soft terminal treatment. The sample text shows strong presence at larger sizes, where the uneven stroke edges and varied letter widths read as intentional texture rather than noise.