Print Ganuf 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, comics, playful, quirky, handmade, friendly, casual, handmade charm, playful display, casual readability, expressive texture, brushy, textured, bouncy, irregular, rounded.
A chunky, hand-drawn print with slightly uneven stroke edges and subtly wobbly contours that mimic a marker or brush. Shapes are compact and tall with simplified geometry, rounded terminals, and occasional pinched joins, creating a lively, imperfect rhythm. Counters are generally open and generous for the weight, while widths vary noticeably across glyphs, reinforcing the organic, drawn-by-hand feel. The numerals match the same soft, blobby construction and retain clear silhouettes despite the roughened edges.
Best suited to short, bold statements such as posters, headlines, labels, and display copy where its hand-rendered texture can be appreciated. It also fits playful editorial callouts, casual branding, kids-focused materials, and comic-style captions, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The font feels lighthearted and approachable, with a mischievous, craft-made energy. Its deliberate irregularities read as personal and informal, suggesting doodles, handmade signage, and playful packaging rather than polished corporate typography.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-lettered print—confident, thick strokes with intentionally imperfect edges—while staying readable and cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals. It prioritizes personality and warmth over strict uniformity, aiming for an expressive, friendly display voice.
The texture is consistent across the set, but individual glyphs show charming variation in curvature and stroke swelling, which adds character while keeping overall legibility. Spacing in text appears comfortable and the heavy strokes create strong color on the page, making it most effective when given room to breathe.