Print Umlus 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, greeting cards, social graphics, playful, casual, friendly, whimsical, handmade, handmade charm, approachable tone, casual display, compact fit, monoline, rounded, quirky, bouncy, narrow.
This font presents an informal, hand-drawn print style with a consistent rightward slant and a mostly monoline feel, punctuated by subtle stroke modulation at curves and terminals. Letterforms are narrow and tall with compact counters, rounded shoulders, and softly tapered ends that resemble quick marker or brush-pen strokes. The rhythm is lively and uneven in a controlled way: widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, and many characters show slightly irregular curves and asymmetrical joins that reinforce a handmade texture. Uppercase forms are simple and legible with occasional decorative swashes, while lowercase shapes lean toward single-storey, simplified constructions and a relatively short x-height compared to the ascenders.
It works best for short to medium-length text where personality is desired—headlines, posters, product packaging, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics. The narrow, tall shapes can help fit more characters into tight horizontal spaces while still maintaining a handwritten feel.
The overall tone is approachable and lighthearted, reading like casual handwritten signage or informal notes. Its bouncy slant and slightly quirky proportions give it a cheerful, personable voice that feels more conversational than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver an easygoing handwritten look that stays readable, combining narrow proportions with playful stroke endings and gentle irregularity. It aims for a friendly, crafted aesthetic suitable for informal branding and expressive display settings.
Distinctive terminal shapes and occasional looped or hooked strokes (notably in letters like J, Q, and some numerals) add character without turning the design into a fully connected script. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded forms and subtle idiosyncrasies that keep the set cohesive.