Print Tulug 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, headlines, posters, packaging, labels, handmade, storybook, rustic, friendly, casual, human warmth, handcrafted feel, rustic charm, playful readability, rounded, bracketed, inked, lively, irregular.
A lively, hand-rendered serif with softened, slightly blunted terminals and subtly uneven curves that give it an inked, drawn-on-paper feel. Strokes show gentle modulation and occasional wedge-like joins, with compact counters and a generally sturdy silhouette that holds up in dense text. Serifs are informal and often tapered or lightly bracketed rather than sharply chiseled, and the overall rhythm is intentionally irregular, adding personality without breaking legibility.
Works best for short-to-medium text where character and charm are priorities—book covers, chapter openers, posters, café or shop signage, packaging, and labels. In longer paragraphs it can create a textured, editorial feel, especially at comfortable sizes with generous leading.
The tone is warm and approachable, with a rustic, storybook flavor that reads as human and unpolished in a deliberate way. It feels conversational and crafty rather than corporate, evoking signage, printed ephemera, and handmade packaging.
Likely designed to capture the spontaneity of hand-drawn lettering while retaining the familiar structure of a serif typeface for readable display and text use. The goal appears to be a distinct, human voice—slightly quirky, slightly traditional—suited to warm, narrative-driven design.
Uppercase forms look bold and emblematic with rounded shoulders, while the lowercase leans more calligraphic, creating a noticeable (but cohesive) change in texture between cases. Numerals share the same inked, slightly quirky construction, with curvy figures and soft corners that match the letterforms.