Print Pulum 9 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids media, stickers, playful, chunky, quirky, friendly, cartoonish, handmade feel, display impact, friendly tone, casual charm, rounded, blobby, wobbly, bouncy, casual.
A heavy, ink-saturated hand-drawn style with rounded, blobby forms and visibly irregular contours. Strokes swell and pinch in an organic way, with soft corners and slightly uneven verticals that create a lively texture across words. Counters are generally small and simplified, and joins/terminals feel pressed and puddled rather than sharp, giving the letters a dense silhouette and strong spot color. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, producing an intentionally imperfect rhythm that reads like thick marker or paint pen lettering.
Works best for short, high-impact copy such as headlines, posters, labels, packaging callouts, and social graphics where a fun, handmade voice is desired. It also suits children’s materials, casual signage, and playful logos, especially when set with generous line spacing to keep forms from visually crowding.
The tone is lighthearted and characterful, with a comedic, kid-friendly energy. Its wobbly shapes and exaggerated weight feel informal and approachable, suggesting handmade signage, doodles, and playful branding rather than precision or restraint.
Likely designed to emulate thick, hand-drawn marker lettering with an intentionally uneven outline and buoyant proportions, prioritizing warmth and personality over strict uniformity. The goal appears to be a bold, attention-grabbing display face that feels human, spontaneous, and friendly.
At text sizes the dark mass and small apertures can make long passages feel dense, while headings benefit from the font’s bold presence and animated texture. Round letters (like O/C) read especially soft and inflated, reinforcing the bubbly personality.