Print Tyred 9 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Gravitica Compressed' by Ckhans Fonts, 'Knockout' by Hoefler & Co., and 'PG Gothique' and 'PG Grotesque' by Paulo Goode (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, stickers, playful, retro, quirky, friendly, hand-drawn, handmade feel, playful display, compact impact, friendly tone, condensed, monoline, rounded, bouncy, cartoonish.
A condensed, monoline display face with softly rounded terminals and gently irregular, hand-drawn contours. Strokes stay largely even, with occasional swelling at corners and subtle wobble that keeps the rhythm lively rather than mechanical. Proportions are tall and narrow with compact counters; curves are simplified and slightly flattened, and joins feel brush- or marker-like. Overall spacing reads tight and vertical, giving the alphabet a stacked, poster-ready silhouette.
Works best for short display settings where a tall, condensed voice is useful: posters, headlines, product packaging, and characterful branding. It can also suit labels, stickers, and playful editorial callouts where a handmade look is desirable.
The tone is lighthearted and approachable, with a nostalgic, mid-century cartoon or handmade sign feel. Its narrow, bouncy shapes add energy and humor, making text feel informal and personable rather than formal or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic informal hand lettering with a clean, consistent stroke, balancing legibility with a deliberately quirky, narrow personality for attention-grabbing display typography.
Uppercase forms appear built for impact in short bursts, while the lowercase keeps a simple, readable structure with single-story shapes and soft hooks on descenders. Numerals follow the same tall, compact logic, staying consistent in stroke and curvature.