Print Darew 9 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children's, craft labels, social graphics, playful, casual, quirky, handmade, lively, handmade feel, friendly tone, quick lettering, casual display, human warmth, monolinear, brushed, jittery, rounded, bouncy.
An informal hand-drawn print with gently right-leaning, brushlike strokes and subtly uneven edges. Letterforms are slim and slightly condensed with variable character widths and a loose, handwritten rhythm. Strokes show mild pressure variation and tapered terminals, giving a lively, sketched texture while remaining mostly unconnected. Uppercase shapes are simple and open, while the lowercase has a compact x-height and a mix of rounded bowls and angular joins, creating a natural, slightly irregular cadence across words.
This font suits short to medium text where an informal, human touch is desired—such as posters, invites, craft/DIY branding, packaging callouts, classroom materials, and social media graphics. It reads best at display and subhead sizes where the brush texture and irregularities can remain clear.
The overall tone feels friendly and spontaneous, like quick marker lettering on a note or label. Its unevenness reads as personable and relaxed, with a touch of whimsy that keeps it from feeling formal or corporate.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, natural handwriting in a legible print style—prioritizing personality and spontaneity over geometric precision. Its narrow proportions and slight slant help it pack into headlines while maintaining an energetic, hand-lettered feel.
Spacing appears intentionally loose and organic, with small per-glyph inconsistencies that enhance the handmade character. Numerals and punctuation (as seen in the sample) follow the same casual, drawn rhythm, supporting cohesive mixed-content settings.