Print Onbak 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, cafés, social media, invitations, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, lively, human touch, warmth, informality, energy, expressiveness, brushy, rounded, bouncy, textured, quirky.
A brisk, brush-pen styled print with a consistent rightward slant and softly tapered stroke endings. Forms are compact and slightly irregular, with rounded joins and subtle stroke texture that suggests a quick, confident hand. Counters stay fairly open for a handwritten face, while terminals often flick or hook, giving many letters a gently calligraphic finish. Capitals feel energetic and slightly condensed, and the numerals follow the same brushed, informal rhythm.
Well suited to short-to-medium display text where a friendly, informal voice is desired—posters, café signage, packaging callouts, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It can also work for quotes or headings in editorial layouts when paired with a calmer text face for body copy.
The font communicates an upbeat, personable tone—more like a handwritten note or menu chalkboard than formal correspondence. Its bouncy baseline feel and brushy terminals add warmth and spontaneity, making copy read as approachable and human.
The design appears intended to capture the speed and charm of brush handwriting in an unconnected, print-like alphabet—prioritizing personality and momentum over strict geometric precision.
Stroke modulation is subtle but visible, with thicker downstrokes and lighter upstrokes that keep the texture lively. The overall spacing is moderately tight and the letterforms maintain good consistency, while small variations in curves and terminals preserve the handmade character.