Print Pebib 9 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, headlines, brand marks, playful, folksy, quirky, friendly, crafty, handcrafted feel, casual warmth, expressive display, human voice, brushy, hand-drawn, inked, bouncy, textured.
A hand-drawn, ink-and-brush style with chunky, slightly condensed letterforms and visibly uneven stroke edges. Forms show pronounced stroke modulation, with tapered terminals and occasional wedge-like flares that suggest quick, confident pen or brush pressure changes. Curves are slightly lumpy and organic rather than geometric, and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, creating an irregular but cohesive rhythm. Counters are generally open and legible, while joins and diagonals retain a casually cut, handmade finish.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where its texture and rhythm can be appreciated—posters, packaging, café and craft branding, book covers, and promotional headlines. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers when you want an informal, handcrafted emphasis.
The overall tone is lively and informal, with a storybook energy and a touch of mischief. Its bouncy proportions and imperfect contours feel approachable and human, conveying a crafted, personal voice rather than a polished corporate one.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of hand lettering while staying readable in continuous text. Its controlled irregularity, tapered endings, and lively modulation aim to add personality and warmth to display typography without becoming overly decorative.
Capitals read as display-forward with stronger mass and more idiosyncratic shaping, while lowercase maintains readability through simple, familiar skeletons. Numerals and punctuation keep the same brushy modulation, helping mixed content feel consistent and intentionally handmade.