Print Esja 6 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Romper' by DearType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, social graphics, playful, grungy, handmade, casual, quirky, handmade texture, casual display, expressive impact, human warmth, rough-edged, inked, chunky, textured, uneven.
A chunky, hand-drawn print style with heavy strokes and visibly rough edges, as if made with a dry brush or marker. Forms are generally upright with simplified geometry, but the stroke boundaries wobble and fray, creating an intentionally imperfect silhouette. Counters are open and fairly generous for the weight, while terminals often look blunted or slightly smeared. Overall spacing and widths vary by character, producing an organic rhythm and a lively, uneven color on the line.
Best suited to display use such as posters, event promos, packaging callouts, and social media graphics where a handmade, tactile tone is desired. It can work for short quotes or section headings, especially when you want a casual, imperfect look that feels crafted rather than corporate.
The font reads as energetic and informal, with a crafty, zine-like grit. Its rough texture and bouncy irregularity suggest spontaneity and humor more than polish, lending a friendly, human presence to headlines and short statements.
The design appears intended to mimic hand-inked lettering with deliberate roughness, emphasizing personality and texture over precision. It aims to deliver bold presence and a friendly, do-it-yourself character in contemporary display settings.
The texture becomes part of the letterform, with small nicks and speckled edges that will be more noticeable at larger sizes. Round letters and bowls stay broadly constructed, while straight strokes retain slight waviness; this keeps the style consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals.