Print Upkal 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, packaging, posters, social graphics, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, handmade charm, approachability, playful display, casual readability, rounded, bouncy, chunky, soft, informal.
A chunky, hand-drawn print face with rounded terminals and slightly wobbly stroke contours that preserve a marker-like texture. Letters are compact and upright with gentle rightward momentum, mixing broad curves with simple, flattened joins and minimal internal detailing. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, giving the alphabet an uneven, lively rhythm, while counters stay fairly open for a bold handwritten style. Numerals match the same soft, drawn-in-one-go construction and generous corner rounding.
Best suited to informal display work such as kids-focused branding, playful packaging, posters, stickers, and social media graphics where a friendly handmade voice is desired. It can also work for short headings, pull quotes, and product labels where personality matters more than typographic neutrality.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a quirky, youthful energy that feels personal rather than polished. Its bouncy shapes and uneven rhythm convey spontaneity and warmth, leaning toward fun, everyday communication.
The design appears intended to mimic casual marker or brush lettering in a clean, unconnected print style, prioritizing charm and immediacy over strict geometric consistency. Its bold, rounded forms aim to stay readable while delivering an approachable, handcrafted character.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, simplified construction with noticeable individuality in width and curve tension across characters, which enhances the handmade feel. The sample text shows comfortable readability at display sizes, with the most character coming from the irregular outlines and rounded, friendly silhouettes.