Print Esje 9 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, social graphics, kids branding, playful, handmade, quirky, bold, casual, handmade feel, high impact, friendly tone, casual display, brushy, textured, chunky, rounded, bouncy.
A heavy, hand-drawn brush style with compact proportions and softly rounded forms. Strokes show visible texture and slightly ragged edges, with subtly uneven weight and occasional ink-like buildup at joins and terminals. Curves are full and simplified, counters are tight, and spacing is lively rather than mechanical, giving the alphabet an organic rhythm while staying clearly upright and readable at display sizes.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing text such as posters, event flyers, thumbnails, and bold social media graphics. It can also work well on playful packaging, café/food promotions, and kid-oriented or craft-themed branding where a strong handmade voice is desirable.
The overall tone is friendly and mischievous, with a casual, handmade energy that feels spontaneous and approachable. Its chunky brush marks suggest craft and personality, making text feel informal, upbeat, and slightly quirky rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver an expressive, brush-painted feel with high impact and immediate legibility. Its controlled upright stance combined with rough, textured edges suggests a balance between readability and a deliberately imperfect, human touch.
The caps and lowercase share a consistent brush treatment, but keep enough irregularity to avoid a uniform “digital” look. Numerals match the same chunky, painted construction, and the texture becomes a key part of the character when set large; at smaller sizes the rough edges may visually fill in tight counters.