Print Arlez 9 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, packaging, children’s media, social graphics, quotes, friendly, playful, casual, whimsical, handmade, human warmth, casual clarity, space saving, approachability, monoline, rounded, tall, airy, bouncy.
A slim, monoline handwritten print with tall proportions and softly rounded terminals. Strokes feel pen-drawn with gentle, controlled irregularities and slightly wavy verticals that create a lively rhythm. Curves are narrow and open, counters are small but clear, and spacing is airy, helping the letters stay readable despite the condensed build. Uppercase forms are simple and narrow; lowercase keeps a clean printed structure with occasional single-story shapes and a light, buoyant baseline feel.
Works well for short-to-medium text where a personable, handwritten voice is desired: greeting cards, labels, packaging, classroom/children’s materials, social posts, and quote graphics. It can also suit headings or subheads when a light, airy texture is preferred over a heavier display style.
The overall tone is informal and approachable, like neat notes written quickly with a fine-tip pen. Its narrow, tall stance adds a quirky, youthful energy while remaining calm and legible, making it feel friendly rather than loud.
Likely designed to provide a neat, everyday handwritten print that stays readable in continuous text while adding a human, charming texture. The condensed, tall construction suggests an intent to fit more characters into tight spaces without losing the hand-drawn character.
Distinctive narrow capitals and the consistent thin stroke give it a cohesive, minimalist hand-lettered look. Numerals match the same tall, rounded construction, blending smoothly with the text color and keeping a cohesive texture in longer paragraphs.