This is currently what I am using. I have a working unit but I wanted to integrate it into a pcb for cost, storage reasons. And to eliminate a mess of wires. The db25 is my best options as most these systems use centronics connections that are costly and hard to source for cables.Normally the DB25 etc connectors are used on the outside of equipment for different device connections etc.
If this is just inter-board connections that are permanently connected, why not use something like IDC etc ?, also in this way ribbon connection could be made if convenient.
DB25/DB9 are seldom used on the PCB itself.
Max.