Print Pubap 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, signage, playful, folksy, storybook, friendly, rustic, handmade warmth, playful display, rustic charm, friendly voice, rounded, soft terminals, brushy, organic, chiseled edges.
This font uses heavy, rounded forms with subtly irregular outlines that feel hand-shaped rather than mechanically geometric. Strokes often end in soft wedge-like terminals and tapered flicks, giving a brush-cut or carved-ink impression without connecting letters. Counters are generally open and generous, and curves are emphasized over sharp corners; even straight stems have slight swelling and asymmetry. The rhythm is lively, with small variations in curvature and terminal shape across the alphabet that reinforce an informal, drawn look while maintaining consistent overall proportions.
Best suited to display contexts where its handmade texture can be appreciated—headlines, short phrases, posters, and packaging. It also fits playful or nostalgic themes such as children’s materials, crafts, and casual retail signage. For long passages, it works most effectively in larger sizes and with comfortable spacing to preserve clarity.
The tone is warm and playful, with a slightly rustic, storybook character. Its chunky presence reads as approachable and humorous rather than formal, suggesting handmade signage or illustrated titles. The irregular terminals and bouncy shapes add personality and a casual, conversational energy.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, personable handwritten print voice—high impact and readable, but with enough irregularity and tapered terminals to feel human-made. It aims to balance consistency for word shapes with expressive details that suggest brush or cut-stroke lettering.
Uppercase letters are compact and sturdy, while lowercase forms show more character in their loops and descenders, which helps create a friendly texture in words. Numerals match the letterforms with rounded massing and small tapering cuts, keeping the set cohesive. At larger sizes the terminal details and subtle inconsistencies become a key part of the charm; at smaller sizes it will read primarily as a bold, softened silhouette.