Print Usbuf 9 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, book covers, kids branding, social graphics, playful, friendly, whimsical, casual, handmade, human touch, casual display, approachability, hand-lettered feel, rounded, soft terminals, slightly irregular, monoline feel, loose rhythm.
This typeface presents as a hand-drawn print with softly rounded forms, gently tapered joins, and a mostly even stroke color that varies subtly as if from a marker or brush pen. Proportions lean condensed, with tall ascenders and compact counters, while widths fluctuate from glyph to glyph, reinforcing a natural, handwritten rhythm. Terminals are blunt to slightly flared, curves are smooth rather than geometric, and the overall texture stays consistent and legible at text sizes despite small irregularities in stroke edges and alignment.
Well-suited to display and short-to-medium text where a warm, handcrafted feel is desired—such as packaging, posters, book covers, classroom materials, invitations, and social media graphics. It can also work for headings and pull quotes in editorial layouts when a friendly, informal tone is appropriate.
The font conveys an approachable, lighthearted tone—casual and personable like quick lettering on a note or a handmade sign. Its mild quirkiness and bouncy spacing add charm without becoming chaotic, giving it a friendly, informal voice.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, everyday hand lettering: clean enough for readability, but intentionally imperfect to preserve a human touch. Its condensed proportions and consistent stroke presence suggest it was built to stay punchy and clear in titles and casual messaging.
Uppercase letters are simple and open, with a few distinctive constructions (notably the playful diagonals and bowls) that read clearly in running text. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic with rounded shapes and slight width variation, helping them blend naturally with letters rather than feeling rigid or mechanical.