Print Varad 9 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, posters, packaging, craft labels, greeting cards, friendly, playful, casual, hand-drawn, approachable, handmade feel, approachability, informal readability, friendly tone, monoline, rounded, bouncy, quirky, imperfect.
A casual, hand-drawn print style with monoline strokes and gently rounded terminals. Letterforms are tall and slender with slightly uneven stroke behavior that mimics marker or pen pressure, while staying largely consistent in thickness. Curves are open and softly shaped, and straight strokes show subtle wobble, giving the set an organic rhythm. Spacing feels airy, with simple, unconnected forms and a straightforward, readable structure across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Well-suited for short-to-medium text where an informal, personable voice is desired, such as children’s materials, casual posters, and friendly packaging or labels. It also works well for headings, quotes, and captions that benefit from a hand-lettered feel while remaining clearly legible. The narrow, tall proportions can help fit longer words into compact spaces without feeling cramped.
The font reads as warm and easygoing, with a playful classroom-notes or sketchbook tone. Its small inconsistencies and rounded shapes make it feel human and informal rather than technical or polished. Overall it communicates friendliness and light humor without becoming overly decorative.
Designed to capture the look of neat hand printing—simple, readable letterforms with subtle irregularities that add charm and authenticity. The goal appears to be an approachable everyday handwritten tone that remains consistent enough for repeated use in headlines and small text blocks.
Capitals are simple and open, avoiding sharp corners; the lowercase maintains a clean printed feel rather than cursive connections. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, with rounded bowls and slightly irregular curves that keep the texture consistent in running text. The overall impression is tidy for a handwritten face, yet intentionally imperfect to preserve personality.