Print Kalew 9 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, social media, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, youthful, human warmth, casual clarity, playful tone, approachability, rounded, bouncy, hand-drawn, soft terminals, informal.
A rounded, hand-drawn print face with monoline strokes and soft, blunted terminals. Letterforms are built from simple, open shapes with gentle curves and slightly uneven geometry that reads as intentionally human rather than mechanically perfect. Proportions are compact and slightly bouncy, with smooth bowls, short crossbars, and modest contrast-free construction that stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
This font suits short-to-medium text where a personable, informal feel is desired—such as children’s materials, playful packaging, craft branding, invitations, greeting cards, and casual posters. It also works well for captions and headlines in digital graphics where a friendly handwritten tone helps soften the message.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a lighthearted, conversational rhythm that feels like neat marker or felt-tip lettering. Its irregularities add charm and personality without becoming messy, giving it an easygoing, kid-friendly warmth.
The design appears intended to mimic tidy, everyday hand lettering while staying consistent enough for repeated setting. It prioritizes warmth, legibility, and charm through rounded construction and subtle irregularity, aiming for an approachable voice rather than a formal typographic presence.
Uppercase forms are simplified and friendly, while lowercase maintains clear, readable silhouettes with a handwritten cadence. Numerals follow the same rounded logic, keeping a cohesive texture in mixed alphanumeric settings. The sample text shows an even color and comfortable word shapes, with the soft joins and curved strokes contributing to a gentle, informal voice.