Print Vakaz 9 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s, packaging, posters, social media, labels, friendly, playful, casual, handmade, approachable, human warmth, informality, approachability, handmade charm, rounded, bouncy, organic, open counters, soft terminals.
This font has a hand-drawn print construction with loosely controlled geometry and an easy, conversational rhythm. Strokes are smooth and lightly weighted with subtle modulation, and terminals often round off rather than ending sharply. Letterforms lean on simple, open shapes with generous counters, while widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an informal, written-by-hand feel. Spacing is slightly irregular in a natural way, and the overall silhouette reads cleanly at text sizes despite the relaxed outlines.
It works especially well for short to medium-length copy where a friendly, handmade impression is desired: children’s materials, casual packaging, café menus, labels, and social media graphics. The clear, unconnected letterforms also make it a good choice for posters, invitations, and light editorial callouts where personality is more important than typographic formality.
The tone is warm and unpretentious, with a playful, everyday character that feels personal rather than polished. Its gentle curves and slightly bouncy proportions suggest friendliness and spontaneity, making it well suited to messaging that aims to be inviting and human.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, quick marker or pen printing—prioritizing approachability and legibility while preserving the natural variation of hand lettering. It aims to provide an informal voice that feels authentic and easygoing in everyday communication.
Distinctive handwritten quirks—such as simplified joins, occasional asymmetry, and varied stroke endings—create charm without becoming overly decorative. Numerals follow the same casual logic as the letters, keeping the set cohesive for mixed text and headings.