Print Gonew 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, packaging, branding, headlines, playful, quirky, hand-drawn, casual, lively, handmade feel, casual display, quirky charm, human warmth, rounded, bouncy, irregular, condensed, friendly.
A compact, hand-drawn print with slightly slanted, narrow letterforms and an uneven, organic rhythm. Strokes stay fairly monolinear, with gently rounded terminals and subtle wobble that suggests marker or brush-pen lettering. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with mixed curve geometry and occasional off-axis bowls, creating an intentionally irregular texture. The lowercase shows a short x-height and simple, single-storey forms, while numerals and capitals keep the same condensed, drawn-by-hand cadence.
Well-suited for playful headlines, posters, and short phrases where a friendly hand-drawn personality is desired. It can work for packaging, boutique branding, and editorial display moments that benefit from an informal, crafted tone rather than strict uniformity.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, with a quirky, human feel that reads as spontaneous rather than polished. Its bouncy shapes and mild inconsistencies add charm and approachability, making text feel conversational and slightly mischievous.
Likely designed to mimic quick, confident handwritten printing with a condensed footprint, prioritizing personality and energy over geometric precision. The goal appears to be an approachable display face that keeps text lively through subtle irregularity and rhythmic variation.
In longer lines the condensed width produces a tight color, while the hand-made irregularities create a lively sparkle that’s best appreciated at display and subhead sizes. The slant and shifting widths add motion, but also make alignment feel intentionally casual.