Print Ihler 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book covers, packaging, branding, swashbuckling, dramatic, retro, lively, expressive, handmade energy, display impact, vintage drama, brushed flair, brushed, calligraphic, slanted, angular, sharp terminals.
A slanted, brush-driven italic with robust strokes and a distinctly hand-cut silhouette. Letterforms show wedge-like entry and exit strokes, sharp beak terminals, and occasional flared ends that suggest a fast, pressure-sensitive tool. Curves are slightly faceted rather than perfectly round, and diagonals dominate the rhythm, giving the alphabet a forward-leaning momentum. Counters tend to be compact, spacing feels energetic and uneven in a deliberate way, and the overall texture reads dense and graphic at text sizes.
Best suited for short, high-impact typography such as posters, titles, cover lines, and branding marks where the energetic brush texture can be appreciated. It can also work for packaging or event graphics that want a vintage-adventure or dramatic handcrafted feel. For long passages, the dense texture and sharp terminals are more effective in display sizes than in continuous reading.
The font projects a swashbuckling, theatrical tone—part vintage adventure poster, part hand-lettered sign. Its aggressive slant and sharp brush flicks add urgency and attitude, while the chunky black shapes keep it confident and headline-ready. The feel is informal and expressive, with a bold, cinematic punch.
The design appears intended to mimic confident, quick brush lettering with a stylized, blade-like edge—prioritizing motion, attitude, and strong silhouette over neutral regularity. It aims to deliver an instantly recognizable display voice that feels handmade while remaining consistent across the alphabet and figures.
Uppercase characters carry more pronounced angularity and spur-like terminals, while lowercase forms keep the same brush logic with compact bowls and lively joins. Numerals follow the same slanted, cut-brush style, staying legible while retaining the jagged, energetic finish.