Print Arbal 9 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, greeting cards, children’s books, playful, whimsical, friendly, casual, quirky, handwritten feel, friendly tone, casual display, human warmth, monoline, tall, condensed, hand-drawn, rounded.
A tall, condensed monoline hand-drawn print with a steady, pen-like stroke and softly rounded terminals. Proportions are vertically stretched with generous ascenders and descenders, and the letterforms keep a clean, unconnected construction rather than cursive joins. Curves are slightly irregular in a natural way, with simple geometric bowls, narrow counters, and a consistent rhythm that reads evenly in lines of text. Figures match the same slim, upright stance and retain the same minimal, linear construction.
Best suited to short headlines, poster copy, and packaging where a friendly, hand-lettered feel is desired. It also works well for greeting cards, invitations, labels, and children-focused or educational materials where warmth and informality are an advantage.
The overall tone is lighthearted and personable, like neat marker lettering used for notes or classroom materials. Its tall, skinny silhouette adds a quirky charm and a gentle sense of humor without feeling chaotic.
The design appears intended to mimic tidy, hand-printed lettering with a distinctive tall, narrow profile, offering an approachable alternative to standard condensed sans faces. It balances consistency with subtle human variation to keep text feeling personal and informal.
Capitals are especially airy and open, while lowercase forms keep compact bodies with long extenders, creating a distinctive vertical cadence. The design favors simplicity over ornament, which helps it stay legible at display sizes while still feeling handmade.