Print Etba 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pantograph' by Colophon Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, children's media, playful, rugged, handmade, friendly, casual, handmade look, bold impact, casual display, texture emphasis, brushy, chunky, rounded, blunt, textured.
A chunky, brushy hand-lettered print style with heavy strokes, rounded bowls, and blunt terminals. Edges show visible wobble and rough texture, suggesting a painted or marker-drawn tool rather than a clean vector outline. Forms are generally compact with slightly uneven widths and lively spacing, while counters stay open enough to remain readable at display sizes. The overall rhythm is energetic and irregular, with small variations in stroke endings and curves that reinforce a handmade feel.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text such as posters, event flyers, headlines, packaging, and merch graphics where texture and personality are welcome. It can also work for playful branding, children’s-oriented materials, or casual social media graphics, but the heavy, textured strokes may overwhelm long passages at smaller sizes.
The font conveys an upbeat, informal tone with a slightly gritty, DIY character. Its bold, soft-edged shapes feel approachable and fun, while the rough perimeter adds a tactile, street-poster or craft-sign vibe.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand-painted lettering with bold presence and an intentionally imperfect edge. It prioritizes character and impact over typographic refinement, aiming for a friendly display voice that feels handmade and immediate.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, simplified construction that favors rounded geometry over sharp detail. Numerals match the same thick, slightly uneven brush silhouette, helping mixed alphanumeric settings feel cohesive.