Print Imkem 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children's, craft branding, headlines, playful, handmade, friendly, quirky, casual, hand-lettered feel, friendly impact, casual readability, playful branding, rounded, inked, monoline, condensed, bouncy.
A compact, hand-drawn sans with thick, monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Forms are slightly irregular with subtle wobble and uneven edge texture that mimics marker or brush-pen ink, while maintaining a clear, upright structure. Counters are small and simplified, curves are generous, and widths vary from glyph to glyph, producing a lively rhythm in words and lines. The lowercase keeps a straightforward printed construction (not connected), with tall ascenders/descenders that add vertical energy in text.
Works best for short-to-medium headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and craft or maker-oriented branding where a warm, personal voice is desired. It can also suit children’s materials, invitations, and social graphics, especially when a bold, handwritten look needs to stay legible at a glance.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, with a cozy handmade feel that reads as approachable rather than polished. Its condensed stance and bouncy irregularities give it a quirky, upbeat personality suited to lighthearted messaging and friendly branding.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of quick hand lettering—confident, thick strokes and slightly uneven forms—while keeping letter shapes simple and readable. It prioritizes personality and visual texture over strict geometric consistency.
In continuous text, the texture comes from slight inconsistencies in stroke edges and proportions, creating a natural, drawn-on-paper cadence. Numerals and capitals share the same simplified, rounded construction, helping headlines feel consistent and punchy.