Print Umlow 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: casual branding, posters, packaging, social graphics, headlines, casual, playful, friendly, hand-drawn, approachable, human warmth, informal clarity, quick note, compact lettering, handmade charm, monoline, rounded, loopy, bouncy, smooth.
A casual handwritten print with a monoline, marker-like stroke and gently rounded terminals. Letterforms lean forward with a quick, drawn-in-one-go feel, mixing soft curves with occasional sharp hooks and tapered flicks. Proportions are compact and narrow, with small counters and a slightly bouncy baseline rhythm; capitals are tall and simple, while lowercase forms show more personality in shapes like the single-storey a and g and a loopy, open e. Numerals match the handwritten texture, using straightforward, lightly stylized forms and a consistent stroke presence.
This font works well for short-to-medium phrases where a warm, hand-lettered tone is desired—such as casual branding, product packaging, café or boutique signage, posters, and social media graphics. It is especially effective in headings, pull quotes, and labels where compact width and lively rhythm help fit more characters without losing the handmade feel.
The overall tone is relaxed and personable, with an energetic, sketchbook spontaneity. Its narrow, slanted forms and lively curves read as informal and human, giving text a friendly, conversational voice rather than a polished corporate one.
The design appears intended to capture an everyday handwritten print style with a brisk forward motion and compact proportions, offering a friendly, informal alternative to neutral sans type. It prioritizes personality and immediacy—like text written with a felt-tip pen—while maintaining clear, repeatable letterforms for practical use.
Stroke edges stay smooth and even, with subtle variations coming more from gesture than contrast. Spacing feels tight and compact, which reinforces a quick-note aesthetic; the punctuation and dots appear simple and unobtrusive in running text.