Print Obdaz 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, greeting cards, playful, whimsical, hand-drawn, quirky, storybook, handwritten feel, friendly tone, craft aesthetic, display impact, monolinear, wobbly, organic, sketchy, irregular.
This font has a hand-drawn, marker-like construction with slightly wobbly outlines and modest stroke modulation. Letters are generally tall and slim, with rounded terminals, uneven curves, and occasional asymmetries that keep the rhythm lively rather than mechanical. Several glyphs show subtle doubled contours or retraced strokes, reinforcing a sketched, inked-by-hand feel. Spacing and widths vary from character to character, and the overall texture reads as informal and intentionally imperfect.
Best suited for short headlines, titles, and branded phrases where an informal, hand-made voice is desired. It can work well on posters, packaging, greeting cards, and book covers, especially in creative or craft-oriented contexts. For longer passages, larger sizes and generous line spacing help maintain readability.
The tone is lighthearted and quirky, with a casual personality that feels friendly and a bit mischievous. Its bouncy shapes and irregularities suggest handmade notes, crafts, or storybook titling rather than formal communication. The retraced strokes add a playful, doodled character that can feel imaginative and youthful.
The design appears intended to capture the look of quick, confident hand lettering—slim, upright, and slightly irregular—while remaining consistent enough for repeated use across words and phrases. The sketched/double-trace details suggest an aim for a lively, illustrative texture rather than a polished typographic finish.
In text, the narrow proportions and lively stroke behavior create a busy texture, making it most comfortable at display sizes where the quirky details remain clear. Numerals match the same hand-drawn logic, with rounded forms and slight inconsistencies that keep them cohesive with the letters.