Print Pebon 9 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, greeting cards, playful, handmade, quirky, friendly, storybook, handmade feel, playful voice, display impact, casual lettering, rounded, bouncy, tapered, casual, whimsical.
An informal, hand-drawn print face with thick, rounded strokes and subtle tapering at terminals that suggests a marker or brush-pen tool. Letterforms are tall and compact with a tight, narrow footprint, while widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph for a lively rhythm. Curves are slightly irregular and softened, with uneven stroke pressure and occasional flick-like endings; counters stay fairly open, helping dark shapes remain readable. The overall texture is dense and inky, with gentle wobble and humanized spacing that avoids a mechanical, geometric feel.
It performs best at display sizes where its lively irregularities and chunky strokes can be appreciated—headlines, short blurbs, posters, packaging, and greeting-card style messaging. It also fits children’s and playful editorial applications, especially where a handmade, friendly voice is desired.
The font reads as cheerful and approachable, with a quirky, handmade energy that feels conversational rather than formal. Its bouncy proportions and soft, rounded forms give it a lighthearted, storybook tone suited to playful messaging and kid-friendly themes.
The design appears intended to mimic casual hand-lettering in a bold, compact form, prioritizing personality and warmth over strict consistency. Its narrow, tall proportions and inky stroke presence aim to deliver strong impact in short phrases while maintaining an informal, approachable character.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent hand-rendered logic, with simplified construction and minimal ornamentation beyond tapered ends and occasional curled strokes. Numerals follow the same drawn style, with rounded forms and slight variation in stroke endings that keeps the set cohesive in display settings.