Print Gydis 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, comics, playful, cartoon, friendly, quirky, casual, hand-lettered feel, friendly impact, humorous tone, display emphasis, chunky, bouncy, rounded, hand-drawn, irregular.
A chunky, hand-drawn display face with compact proportions and heavy, rounded strokes. Letterforms show deliberate irregularities—subtle tilts, uneven curves, and slightly varying widths—that create a lively, informal rhythm. Terminals are blunt and soft rather than sharp, counters are generally small, and bowls and stems have a brushy, cut-paper feel that reads clearly at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where personality matters—posters, playful branding, packaging, comic-style captions, and kid-oriented or casual entertainment graphics. It can also work for punchy subheads or callouts, especially when set with generous tracking and line spacing.
The overall tone is upbeat and humorous, with a cartoon-like warmth that feels approachable rather than refined. Its bouncy shapes and uneven cadence suggest spontaneity and personality, making the text feel conversational and energetic.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly hand-lettered look that remains legible while emphasizing charm and informality. Its controlled irregularity and chunky silhouettes prioritize expressive impact over typographic neutrality.
Uppercase and lowercase are distinct but share the same playful construction, with a few notably idiosyncratic shapes that add character. Numerals match the letters in weight and softness, keeping a consistent, poster-ready color in lines of text.