Print Pilay 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social media, headlines, invitations, friendly, playful, casual, handmade, energetic, handmade warmth, casual readability, bold emphasis, youthful tone, brushy, rounded, bouncy, soft terminals, slight slant.
A compact, brush-pen style face with thick strokes, softened joins, and rounded terminals. Letterforms lean forward with a steady rightward slant and a lively, bouncing baseline rhythm. Shapes are simplified and slightly condensed, with closed counters and occasional teardrop-like starts/ends that suggest quick, confident strokes. Spacing is fairly tight and the overall texture reads dark and continuous, while still retaining clear, single-stroke handwritten construction.
This style works best for short to medium text where a friendly, hand-drawn voice is desired—posters, product packaging, café or boutique signage, social graphics, and invitations. It can also support emphasis in editorial layouts as a headline or pull-quote face, especially at larger sizes where the brush details stay clean.
The font feels upbeat and personable, like a casual marker note or hand-lettered sign. Its smooth, rounded forms and energetic slant give it an approachable, youthful tone suited to informal communication.
The design appears intended to capture an easygoing brush-script feel in unconnected, print-like letters, balancing bold presence with informal warmth. It prioritizes quick readability and a handcrafted personality over strict geometric regularity.
Uppercase and lowercase share a cohesive handwritten logic, with generous curves and minimal sharp angles. Numerals match the same brushy, rounded construction for a consistent voice across text and display settings.