Print Ibmaf 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, children's, social media, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, bubbly, handmade feel, friendly tone, casual display, approachability, rounded, brushy, chunky, soft, upright-leaning.
A chunky, hand-drawn print style with rounded terminals and softly swelling strokes that feel marker- or brush-made. Letterforms are compact with a modest x-height and gently irregular widths, producing a lively rhythm rather than strict repetition. Curves are full and slightly squashed, counters are small-to-medium, and joins stay mostly simple and open, keeping the texture readable even with the informal construction.
Works well for playful headlines, packaging, labels, posters, and social content where an informal, handmade feel is desired. It’s particularly suited to kid-oriented materials, crafts, and friendly retail branding, and it can also serve for short blurbs or callouts when set with generous spacing.
The tone is warm, approachable, and upbeat, with a kid-friendly, craft-like personality. Its relaxed wobble and soft edges suggest spontaneity and fun rather than precision, making it feel conversational and personable.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident hand lettering with a bold, soft-edged marker texture. It prioritizes charm and approachability through rounded geometry and intentional irregularity, giving layouts a personal, human touch.
Uppercase shapes are simple and sturdy, while lowercase forms add extra character through asymmetry and varied stroke endings. Numerals match the same rounded, hand-rendered logic, supporting an overall cohesive, casual voice in both display lines and short text.