Print Gelep 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nomenclatur' by Aronetiv; 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry; 'Benton Sans', 'Benton Sans Pro', and 'Benton Sans Std' by Font Bureau; 'Allrounder Grotesk Compressed' by Identity Letters; and 'Tablet Gothic' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: kids titles, packaging, posters, social graphics, craft labels, playful, friendly, handmade, casual, bubbly, handmade charm, approachability, informal display, cheerful tone, rounded, chunky, soft, imperfect, cartoonish.
A chunky, rounded handwritten print with softly irregular outlines and subtly uneven stroke terminals. The forms are compact with generous curves, occasional flat-ish cuts, and slight wobble that keeps the rhythm lively rather than geometric. Counters are generally open and simple, and the lowercase shows a casual, single-storey construction with sturdy stems and broad bowls. Overall spacing and widths vary a bit from glyph to glyph, reinforcing the drawn-by-hand character while maintaining clear, readable silhouettes.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display copy where a friendly, handmade feel is desired, such as children’s materials, playful packaging, casual posters, and social media graphics. It can also work for headings and callouts in informal layouts where warmth and personality matter more than strict typographic precision.
The font conveys an upbeat, approachable tone—more like marker lettering or a quick hand-drawn sign than a polished display face. Its rounded massing and gentle irregularity feel warm, youthful, and lightly humorous, making text feel informal and personable.
The design appears intended to mimic confident hand-drawn print lettering with a bold, rounded presence—prioritizing charm and approachability while staying legible in mixed-case text.
Uppercase letters read as bold, simplified shapes with minimal sharp corners, while the lowercase maintains a consistent, friendly texture in paragraphs. Numerals are similarly rounded and stout, matching the letter weight and keeping a cohesive, casual voice across mixed text.