Print Pemib 9 is a bold, narrow, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, whimsical, vintage, playful, storybook, chic, handmade feel, decorative impact, retro charm, expressive display, calligraphic, brushy, tapered, compact, quirky.
A compact, hand-drawn display face with strong thick–thin modulation and tapered terminals that feel brush- or pen-made. Strokes alternate between dense verticals and hairline connectors, creating a lively rhythm and a slightly irregular, human texture. The letterforms are generally upright with a tight, compressed footprint; counters are small to moderate and often pinched by the heavy stems. Curves and joins show intentional idiosyncrasies (notably in diagonals and bowls), giving the alphabet a varied, characterful silhouette across words.
Best suited to short display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and logo/brand wordmarks where its high contrast and compact width can create strong personality in limited space. It can also work for book covers or editorial pull quotes when used at larger sizes with comfortable spacing.
The tone is playful and whimsical with a vintage, storybook flair. Its dramatic contrast and quirky proportions make it feel theatrical and handcrafted—more charming than formal, and more expressive than neutral.
The design appears intended to mimic informal, hand-rendered print lettering while amplifying contrast for a dramatic, decorative presence. Its compact proportions and varied stroke behavior suggest a focus on expressive display typography rather than extended reading.
The font’s strongest impact comes from its bold vertical strokes paired with fine, delicate entry/exit strokes, which can create a slightly shimmering texture in lines of text. Numerals follow the same high-contrast, handwritten logic and read as decorative rather than strictly utilitarian.