Print Ihlov 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, social media, headlines, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, lively, handwritten feel, friendly tone, casual display, human touch, brushy, rounded, bouncy, smooth, informal.
An informal, brush-pen style italic with rounded terminals and gently modulated strokes. The letterforms show a relaxed, hand-drawn rhythm with slightly variable character widths and soft curves that keep counters open and readable. Uppercase shapes are compact and simplified, while the lowercase has a lively bounce with tall, loopless ascenders and clean, single-storey constructions where expected in a handwritten print style. Numerals follow the same brushy logic, with smooth curves and modest stroke taper that reinforces the drawn feel.
Well-suited to short to medium-length text where a human, informal tone is desirable—such as packaging callouts, posters and flyers, social media graphics, invitations, and quote treatments. It can also work for light editorial accents (subheads, pull quotes) when paired with a neutral text face.
The overall tone is warm and personable, suggesting quick handwritten notes, casual signage, and friendly branding. Its energetic slant and soft, rounded finishing give it an upbeat, conversational voice without becoming overly messy or chaotic.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of casual hand lettering—clean enough for everyday readability, but expressive enough to signal personality and warmth at a glance.
Stroke endings often flare or taper subtly, mimicking pressure changes from a marker or brush. Spacing appears naturally uneven in a way that supports the handmade character, while the overall consistency keeps long text samples coherent.