Print Igtu 9 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book covers, packaging, event flyers, playful, quirky, spooky, whimsical, handmade, handmade charm, display impact, quirky character, seasonal flair, youthful energy, bouncy, wiry, angular, expressive, jaunty.
An energetic hand-drawn print style with tall, condensed proportions and a consistent forward-leaning stance. Strokes are thick and fairly uniform in weight, with pointed terminals, occasional wedge-like flares, and subtly irregular edges that keep the texture lively. Letterforms are narrow with lively width variation and slightly wobbly verticals; counters tend to be compact, while ascenders and descenders are prominent. In text, the rhythm feels springy and animated, with uneven details that read as intentional rather than sloppy.
Best suited for short-to-medium display settings where personality is the priority: posters, flyers, packaging, book covers, seasonal promotions, and punchy headlines. It can also work for pull quotes or playful subheads, but the narrow, lively forms are most effective when given enough size and spacing to breathe.
The overall tone is mischievous and storybook-like, with a hint of spooky or Halloween flair thanks to the sharp terminals and jittery silhouette. It feels informal, characterful, and humorous—more “hand-lettered poster” than polished editorial typography.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of marker or brush-pen lettering in a condensed, poster-friendly format. Its controlled irregularities and sharp terminals suggest a deliberate aim for quirky expressiveness and high-impact readability in display use.
Uppercase forms are especially tall and attention-grabbing, while lowercase keeps a similarly narrow profile and adds more bounce through varied curves and hooks. Numerals match the same hand-made attitude, with compact bowls and angled strokes that keep them visually consistent with the letters.