Print Eshu 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Blooms' by DearType, 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, 'Trade Gothic Display' by Monotype, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, signage, branding, playful, handmade, friendly, bold, rustic, handmade feel, casual impact, rustic charm, friendly display, chunky, rounded, wobbly, textured, irregular.
A heavy, chunky display face with rounded forms and noticeably irregular, hand-drawn edges. Strokes stay broadly even in weight but show organic wobble, with slight bumps, nicks, and flattened terminals that create a stamped/painted silhouette. Counters are relatively open for the weight, while curves and joins feel soft rather than geometric, and character widths vary subtly, reinforcing an informal rhythm. The numerals match the letters with the same robust mass and lively, imperfect outlines.
Best suited to posters, headlines, labels, and short bursts of copy where a bold, friendly voice is needed. It works well for packaging, signage, and branding in contexts that benefit from a handmade, craft-forward look, and it can add character to children’s materials or casual event promotions when set at larger sizes.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a playful handmade character that feels casual and slightly rugged. Its bold presence reads as energetic and cheerful rather than formal, suggesting a crafty, homemade sensibility.
The design appears intended to mimic thick marker or brush lettering that’s been reproduced as a solid fill, preserving the human irregularities for charm and impact. Its priority is personality and immediacy over polish, delivering a confident display look that stays approachable.
The texture is driven by edge irregularity rather than internal shading, giving a solid black impression with a lightly distressed perimeter. The rhythm in running text remains legible at large sizes, but the strong weight and uneven contours make it most convincing when used with generous spacing and simple color palettes.