Print Irbuf 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, children’s, packaging, logos, playful, whimsical, folksy, friendly, storybook, handmade feel, approachability, humor, display impact, rounded, blobby, bouncy, chunky, soft terminals.
A chunky, rounded display face with hand-drawn irregularity and a bouncy baseline rhythm. Strokes stay heavy and fairly even, with soft, bulb-like terminals and gentle swelling that gives each letter an inked, sculpted feel. Counters are compact and sometimes asymmetrical, and curves dominate over sharp corners, creating a lively silhouette. Uppercase forms are tall and cartoonish, while lowercase shows simplified, single-storey structures with varied widths and slightly uneven proportions that reinforce the handmade character.
Best suited to short headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and logo wordmarks where a playful, hand-drawn voice is desired. It also fits children’s content, crafts, and casual food or entertainment branding, especially when set with generous spacing and ample size.
The overall tone is cheerful and mischievous, with a storybook or craft-like warmth. Its friendly, slightly goofy shapes feel informal and approachable, leaning toward humor and lighthearted branding rather than seriousness.
The design appears intended to mimic a bold, hand-rendered print style—like thick marker or cut-paper lettering—prioritizing personality and charm over strict typographic regularity. Its rounded forms and soft terminals suggest a goal of creating an approachable, whimsical display texture.
The bold mass and tight counters make the letters read best at medium-to-large sizes, where the distinctive shapes and softened terminals remain clear. The figures match the same rounded, hand-cut feel, with simple, sturdy outlines suited to attention-grabbing numerals.