Print Iskoz 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dash Decent' by Comicraft (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: children’s media, packaging, posters, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, kidlike, casual, bubbly, approachability, whimsy, handmade feel, soft impact, rounded, chunky, soft, cartoonish, quirky.
A chunky, rounded display face with heavy, blobby strokes and soft terminals throughout. Letterforms are built from simplified, almost pill-shaped components with subtly uneven curves that preserve a hand-drawn feel while staying broadly consistent in weight. Counters are compact and often teardrop-like (notably in a, b, d, p, and 8), and joins lean toward smooth, inflated transitions rather than sharp corners. The rhythm is slightly irregular, with gentle variation in glyph width and interior spacing that enhances the informal, drawn character.
Best suited to short, prominent text where personality is more important than tight set copy—such as children’s books, classroom materials, toy or snack packaging, cheerful posters, app splash screens, and brand marks needing a friendly voice. It also works well for playful captions and social graphics when used with generous tracking and line spacing.
The overall tone is warm and lighthearted, with a playful, cartoon-like friendliness that reads as approachable and youthful. Its rounded massing and soft shapes give it a cozy, non-threatening personality that suits fun, informal messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic a marker- or brush-drawn print style with an intentionally plump, rounded silhouette, delivering a cheerful display voice that feels handmade while remaining clean and consistent enough for branding and headline use.
The forms favor legibility through clear silhouettes, though the heavy weight compresses apertures and counters, especially at smaller sizes. Numerals share the same inflated construction; the 0 is very round, and the 2/3/5 have soft, swooping turns that emphasize an organic, hand-made cadence.