Print Yijo 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, labels, greeting cards, handmade, casual, playful, rustic, quirky, handmade texture, casual voice, display impact, human warmth, brushy, textured, organic, irregular, inked.
This font has a hand-drawn, brush-pen look with visibly uneven stroke edges and slight blobbed terminals, as if made with a dry marker or loaded ink. Letterforms are generally upright and compact, with narrow proportions and a lively, inconsistent rhythm from glyph to glyph. Strokes show moderate thick–thin variation and frequent tapering, and curves are slightly lumpy rather than perfectly geometric. Counters tend to be small and irregular, and spacing feels natural and hand-set rather than mechanically uniform.
Works well for short-to-medium display text such as posters, packaging callouts, café menus, product labels, and greeting cards where a handmade impression is desirable. It can also support branding accents and social graphics that benefit from an informal, crafted tone. For long paragraphs or small sizes, the textured strokes and irregular spacing may reduce clarity compared with cleaner text faces.
The overall tone is informal and human, suggesting quick note-making, handmade labeling, and friendly DIY messaging. Its roughened edges and mild wobble add a tactile, crafty feel that reads more playful than polished. The voice is approachable and slightly mischievous, with enough character to feel personal and spontaneous.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand lettering with a brush or marker, preserving natural inconsistencies to keep the result lively and authentic. Its narrow, compact silhouettes and strong texture aim to deliver personality and a casual, handmade presence in display settings.
Capitals are tall and assertive, while lowercase is compact with a comparatively short body height, reinforcing a sketchbook feel. Numerals follow the same brushy construction and vary in width, matching the organic cadence of the letters. The texture and irregularity become more prominent at larger sizes where the stroke edge detail is easier to see.