Print Ribus 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, kids branding, playful, friendly, casual, punchy, youthful, approachability, handmade feel, display impact, youth appeal, informal branding, rounded, bouncy, brushy, soft, chunky.
This typeface has a bold, rounded handwritten build with a consistent rightward slant and a brush-marker feel. Strokes are thick and smooth with low contrast, and terminals tend to be blunted or softly tapered rather than sharp. Letterforms are simplified and slightly irregular in width, creating a lively rhythm while staying visually cohesive. Counters are generally compact, and curves dominate the construction, giving the alphabet a chunky, approachable silhouette that reads best at medium-to-large sizes.
Well-suited for short, attention-grabbing text such as headlines, posters, stickers, and social graphics where a friendly, bold voice is needed. It can also work on packaging and casual branding, especially when paired with simpler supporting text. For longer copy, it performs best when used sparingly and with comfortable spacing.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, with a comic, hand-lettered energy that feels personable and easygoing. Its bouncy shapes and heavy strokes convey warmth and confidence, leaning toward fun, kid-friendly messaging rather than formality.
The design appears intended to mimic confident marker or brush hand-lettering with a deliberately casual, approachable presence. It prioritizes bold impact, rounded friendliness, and an energetic rhythm over strict geometric precision, aiming for expressive display readability.
The slanted posture and broad joins create tight internal spaces in some letters, which can make dense paragraphs feel heavy; generous tracking and line spacing help. The numerals share the same rounded, brushy construction and maintain the same expressive, hand-drawn cadence as the letters.