Print Gobah 9 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children’s, comics, headlines, playful, quirky, friendly, casual, handmade, handmade charm, playful impact, casual display, friendly branding, rounded, compact, bouncy, chunky, soft.
A compact, rounded print style with thick, even strokes and softly blunted terminals. The letterforms are tall and condensed with slightly irregular widths and subtly wobbly edges, creating a hand-drawn rhythm while staying legible. Curves are generous and counters are small but open enough for text, while joins and corners tend toward pill-shaped transitions rather than sharp angles. Numerals and capitals share the same sturdy, simplified construction, giving the set a cohesive, poster-like presence.
Best suited to attention-grabbing display uses such as posters, book covers, packaging, labels, and playful branding. It also works well for children’s materials, casual signage, and comic or craft-themed layouts where a handmade feel is desirable; for longer text, larger sizes and generous spacing help preserve clarity.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, with a charming, homemade energy that feels approachable rather than polished. Its condensed, chunky forms read as spirited and a bit mischievous, lending a cartoonish friendliness to headlines and short phrases.
The font appears intended to provide a bold, hand-printed voice that feels human and characterful without becoming cursive or highly decorative. Its condensed build suggests an aim for strong impact and efficient word shapes in headline settings while retaining an informal, drawn-by-hand texture.
The design’s narrow proportions and tight inner spaces make it read darker at smaller sizes, while the intentionally uneven hand-rendered texture becomes more noticeable as the size increases. The lowercase has a simple, print-like structure and maintains a consistent vertical emphasis across words.