Print Jikaz 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oktah Round' by Groteskly Yours, 'Duplet Rounded' by Indian Type Foundry, 'JAF Domus Titling' by Just Another Foundry, 'Proper Tavern' by Larin Type Co, and 'Hupaisa' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: children’s design, packaging, posters, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, bubbly, kidlike, casual, approachability, playfulness, handmade feel, display impact, warmth, rounded, soft, chunky, cartoonish, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded display face with soft terminals and a hand-drawn, marker-like feel. Strokes are thick and even, with generous curves and slightly irregular joins that keep the rhythm lively without looking messy. Counters are small and often asymmetrical, and the overall geometry favors circles and pill-shaped forms over sharp corners. Proportions are broad with a compact vertical feel; lowercase forms lean toward single-storey, simplified constructions, and numerals match the same blobby, friendly silhouette.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, playful headlines, children’s materials, and packaging where a friendly, hand-made voice is desirable. It also works well for labels, stickers, and social graphics that benefit from a chunky, rounded silhouette.
The font projects an upbeat, approachable tone—more playful than serious—thanks to its plush shapes and informal drawing character. It feels lighthearted and welcoming, with a cartoon sensibility that reads as fun and non-technical.
Likely designed to provide an informal, hand-drawn display option that feels bold and approachable, emphasizing softness and legibility through rounded construction while retaining a lively, human rhythm.
The bold weight and tight counters make interior spaces fill in quickly at smaller sizes, while the wide stance and rounded joins keep word shapes distinctive in short bursts. The overall texture is intentionally imperfect, adding warmth and personality to otherwise consistent letterforms.