Print Upgub 9 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, social media, playful, quirky, hand-drawn, friendly, casual, hand-drawn feel, friendly tone, display impact, compact set, rounded, chunky, bouncy, organic, uneven.
A compact, hand-drawn print face with thick, rounded strokes and softly irregular outlines. Letterforms are tall and narrow with a lively, uneven rhythm, showing slight wobble in stems and asymmetry in bowls and shoulders. Terminals tend to be blunt and rounded, counters are relatively small, and curves feel squeezed vertically, producing a condensed, poster-like texture. Spacing is intentionally inconsistent, reinforcing the natural, drawn character while keeping overall forms clear at display sizes.
Works best for short, attention-grabbing text such as posters, headings, product labels, and playful packaging. It also suits kids-oriented materials, casual signage, and social media graphics where a friendly, hand-rendered voice is desired.
The font reads as cheerful and informal, with a quirky, homemade energy. Its tight proportions and lumpy stroke edges give it a cartoon-friendly tone that feels approachable rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic quick marker or brush lettering while maintaining legibility, prioritizing personality and a compact footprint over typographic uniformity.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent condensed silhouette, and the numerals match the same narrow, rounded construction. The overall texture becomes dense quickly in longer lines, so it tends to feel more expressive than neutral.