Print Vilan 9 is a very light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, children’s books, greeting cards, branding, packaging, playful, whimsical, friendly, airy, handmade, handmade feel, friendly tone, decorative caps, light texture, monoline, rounded, looped, bouncy, tapered terminals.
A delicate, hand-drawn print with slender strokes and a lightly calligraphic rhythm. Letterforms are mostly monoline with subtle stroke modulation and tapered terminals, giving curves a soft, ink-like finish. Proportions feel tall and lightly condensed, with generous counters and rounded bowls; spacing is open and the overall color stays light on the page. Distinctive looped details appear in several capitals and numerals, and the forms keep a consistent, informal drawn-by-hand character across upper- and lowercase.
This font suits short display copy where a light, friendly voice is desired—party invites, greeting cards, craft and boutique branding, packaging callouts, and children’s or educational materials. It also works for quotes and headings when paired with a simpler text face for longer reading.
The tone is cheerful and approachable, with a storybook whimsy that reads as personal and human rather than formal. Its light touch and rounded shapes suggest a gentle, crafty warmth—playful without becoming chaotic.
The design appears intended to capture the look of neat, hand-printed lettering with a touch of decorative charm. It prioritizes personality and an airy, graceful texture, aiming to feel handcrafted and inviting in display settings.
Capitals have a slightly decorative flair (notably looped and swashed moments) while the lowercase stays simpler, creating a clear hierarchy in mixed-case text. Numerals follow the same hand-rendered logic with curvy silhouettes and occasional flourished strokes, reinforcing the font’s casual, illustrative personality.