Print Merul 9 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, children’s, craft labels, social graphics, playful, friendly, hand-drawn, casual, quirky, handmade warmth, informal display, space-saving, approachable voice, rounded, bouncy, soft terminals, monoline-ish, irregular rhythm.
A compact, hand-drawn print face with narrow proportions and a lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes are dark and fairly consistent in weight, with softly rounded ends and gently wobbly contours that keep the texture organic rather than mechanical. Counters tend to be small and vertical stress is implied by tall, simplified shapes; curves are slightly compressed, and joints are kept blunt and uncomplicated. Overall spacing feels tight and punchy, producing a dense, readable line with a distinctly handmade silhouette.
Well suited to short headlines, packaging callouts, children’s materials, and casual signage where a friendly handmade voice is desired. It also works well for quotes, captions, and social graphics at moderate-to-large sizes where the narrow footprint helps fit more characters without losing personality.
The font conveys a warm, approachable tone with a slightly quirky, storybook energy. Its imperfect stroke behavior and bouncy proportions feel personable and informal, suggesting speech, notes, or handcrafted labeling rather than polished corporate typography.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, space-saving handwritten look that stays legible while retaining the spontaneity of marker or brush lettering. The emphasis is on charm and approachability over strict consistency, creating an inviting display texture for informal communication.
Uppercase forms are tall and simplified, while lowercase maintains a compact x-height with ascenders that stand out, helping the texture stay animated in mixed-case settings. Numerals follow the same rounded, hand-drawn logic and blend naturally with the letters, reinforcing an all-purpose, casual display feel.