Print Balen 9 is a very light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, labels, posters, headlines, quotes, playful, friendly, casual, airy, quirky, handwritten feel, informal display, friendly branding, space saving, monoline, condensed, tall, bouncy, rounded.
A tall, monoline handwritten print with condensed proportions and a slightly bouncy baseline rhythm. Strokes stay consistently thin with softly rounded terminals and gently simplified shapes, giving the letters a clean, airy presence. Curves are narrow and vertical, counters are compact, and spacing feels open enough to keep the very slender forms legible. Numerals follow the same narrow, lightly drawn construction, matching the letterforms’ informal consistency.
This font suits short-form display uses such as packaging copy, product labels, menu headings, posters, and quote graphics where a light handwritten touch is desired. It also works well for craft-themed branding elements and social media text, especially when set with generous tracking and line spacing.
The tone is friendly and approachable, with a light, whimsical energy that feels personal rather than formal. Its slim, tidy handwriting look suggests quick notes, labels, and upbeat messaging, without the heaviness or rigor of a traditional text face.
The design appears intended to provide a neat, handwritten print voice that feels informal and personable while remaining clean and readable. Its narrow, tall build and consistent monoline strokes aim to create a distinctive, space-efficient look for attention-grabbing titles and friendly supporting text.
Capital forms are notably tall and linear, while lowercase maintains a straightforward printed structure with minimal joining or flourish. Overall texture stays even across words, creating a delicate color on the page that reads best at moderate sizes where the thin strokes don’t disappear.