Print Walab 9 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, craft branding, kids media, playful, handmade, rustic, casual, quirky, human warmth, handcrafted feel, casual legibility, friendly voice, brushy, textured, uneven, compact, lively.
A compact, hand-drawn print style with slightly uneven stroke edges and a subtly brushy texture. Letterforms keep mostly simple, upright skeletons, but the contours wobble gently and terminals often look blunted or dry-brushed, creating a tactile, ink-on-paper feel. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with rounded counters and occasional asymmetry that keeps the rhythm lively. Numerals and capitals carry the same irregular finish, with forms that remain clear while preserving an intentionally imperfect, handmade consistency.
Works well for short-to-medium copy in posters, headers, and display passages where a handmade tone is desirable. It can support packaging, café or market-style branding, and craft-oriented labels where texture adds authenticity. For editorial or longer reading, it’s best used at comfortable sizes where the slightly uneven rhythm reads as character rather than noise.
The overall tone is informal and friendly, with a lightly rustic, crafty character. Its uneven edges and varied widths suggest a personal, DIY voice—more human than polished—without tipping into messy or chaotic. The vibe reads playful and approachable, suited to designs that want warmth and personality over strict precision.
The design appears intended to capture the feel of quick, confident hand lettering in a printable, repeatable form. It balances legibility with deliberate irregularity, aiming for a warm, personal texture that looks drawn rather than mechanically constructed.
In running text, the texture and compact spacing create an energetic line color, and the irregularities become more noticeable at larger sizes where the roughened edges and small inconsistencies are part of the charm. The ampersand and numerals echo the same hand-rendered logic, helping mixed copy feel cohesive.