Print Ulmab 9 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, cards, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, handmade, handwritten clarity, casual branding, human warmth, informal display, monoline, rounded, airy, quirky, bouncy.
This font has a hand-drawn, monoline look with lightly rounded terminals and subtly wavering strokes that preserve a natural marker/pen rhythm. Forms are tall and slim, with open counters and generous interior space that keeps letters from feeling cramped despite the narrow build. Curves are soft and slightly irregular, and straight strokes show gentle variations in length and alignment, reinforcing an informal, written character. Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, simplified construction, with single-storey lowercase shapes and uncomplicated numerals that maintain the same narrow, vertical emphasis.
It works best for short to medium-length text where a personable voice is desired—packaging labels, posters, invitations, greeting cards, social graphics, and pull quotes. The narrow, tall forms can help fit longer words into compact layouts while keeping a light, informal feel.
The overall tone is friendly and conversational, like neat handwritten notes or classroom lettering. Its slight irregularities and buoyant spacing give it a playful, human presence without becoming messy or overly decorative.
The design appears intended to mimic clean, everyday print handwriting—simple, legible, and charming—providing a casual alternative to conventional sans fonts for friendly branding and informal editorial display.
The spacing and proportions create an airy texture in text, and the uneven micro-details (like stroke starts/finishes and curve smoothness) read as intentional hand-drawn authenticity rather than geometric precision.