Print Tugal 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids, branding, headlines, playful, folksy, friendly, quirky, whimsical, hand-lettered feel, warmth, display impact, casual charm, approachability, rounded, brushy, bouncy, soft, lively.
A lively hand-drawn print face with chunky, rounded strokes and subtly irregular geometry. Terminals often flare or taper like a marker or brush, and curves are slightly lopsided in a natural, human way. Proportions vary from letter to letter, creating an uneven, bouncy rhythm; counters are open and generous, and rounded forms like O, C, and G feel soft and inflated. Uppercase mixes broad, poster-like shapes with occasional narrow letters, while lowercase stays compact and readable with simple, single-storey constructions and a looped descender on g.
Works well for headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks that benefit from a personable, handcrafted voice. It’s a strong choice for children’s content, casual food-and-drink branding, event materials, and short editorial callouts where charm and visibility matter more than typographic neutrality.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, with a homespun personality that feels approachable and a bit mischievous. Its springy rhythm and soft terminals suggest handcrafted signage, children’s media, and lighthearted editorial accents rather than formal publishing.
Designed to emulate confident hand lettering with a marker/brush feel—clean enough to read smoothly, but irregular enough to preserve a handmade signature. The intent appears to be an expressive, friendly display style that adds warmth and personality to simple messages.
The figures match the letterforms’ friendly softness, with rounded bowls and occasional exaggerated curves that keep the texture animated. In text, spacing and stroke irregularities add character and warmth, producing a distinctly handmade color that stands out best at display sizes.