Print Ihliw 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, posters, packaging, social graphics, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, youthful, handmade charm, approachability, informal display, playful tone, quick lettering, rounded, brushy, chunky, bouncy, hand-drawn.
A rounded, marker-like handwritten with thick, monoline strokes and softly tapered terminals that mimic a felt-tip or brush pen. Shapes are simplified and slightly irregular, with a lively baseline and noticeable variation in letter widths that creates an uneven, hand-set rhythm. Counters are generally open and generous, curves are broad, and joins are smooth, producing a chunky silhouette that stays readable at display sizes. Uppercase forms are compact and informal, while lowercase keeps simple, single-storey constructions and large dots on i/j; numerals follow the same soft, drawn-in-one-go logic.
Best suited to short-form text where personality matters: posters, headlines, packaging callouts, playful branding, and social or editorial graphics. It also works well for classroom materials, invitations, and informal signage, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the soft terminals and irregular rhythm read clearly.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a spontaneous, doodled energy that feels conversational and lighthearted. Its uneven rhythm and blobby curves add charm and humor, suggesting an easygoing, handmade personality rather than polish or formality.
The design appears intended to capture the feel of quick, confident hand lettering with a friendly, accessible voice. Its simplified forms and thick strokes prioritize charm and immediacy, aiming for an informal display handwritten that stays legible while retaining a distinct human touch.
The font’s texture comes from small inconsistencies in stroke endings, curve smoothness, and spacing, which read as intentional hand-drawn character. The heavy strokes and rounded forms can darken quickly in dense paragraphs, so it tends to shine when given breathing room.