Print Rupa 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dom' by Bitstream, 'Peridot Latin' and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5, 'Ad Design JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Dom LT' by Linotype, 'Dom' by ParaType, and 'Dom' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, stickers, social media, playful, friendly, punchy, casual, retro, expressiveness, attention grab, handmade feel, youthful tone, brushy, rounded, bouncy, chunky, energetic.
A heavy, right-leaning informal print with chunky, rounded strokes and softly tapered terminals that suggest a brush or marker. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with noticeable variation in stroke swelling and width from glyph to glyph, giving an intentionally hand-drawn rhythm. Counters are generally small and open where needed for clarity, and curves dominate over sharp corners, producing a smooth, rubbery silhouette. The overall texture is lively rather than rigidly uniform, with subtle irregularities that keep repeated shapes from feeling mechanical.
Best used at medium to large sizes where its bold, brushy shapes and slanted momentum can carry attention—headlines, posters, product packaging, labels, and promotional graphics. It can also work for short, expressive captions or callouts in branding systems that want an informal, energetic voice.
The face reads upbeat and approachable, with a sporty, poster-like energy. Its bold, slanted stance adds motion and confidence, while the rounded forms keep the tone warm and informal. The result feels suited to fun, expressive messaging rather than quiet or formal typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a hand-rendered, brush-lettered feel in a sturdy, high-impact form. By combining condensed proportions with rounded, ink-like strokes and a consistent rightward slant, it aims to feel spontaneous and friendly while remaining strong enough for display emphasis.
Spacing appears designed for display: the dark stroke mass and condensed proportions create a strong headline color, while the handwritten variability adds personality. Numerals match the same brushy weight and slant, supporting cohesive titling and short bursts of text.