Print Dadan 9 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, kids media, playful, whimsical, storybook, hand-drawn, quirky, handmade feel, expressive display, playful tone, storybook styling, brushy, tapered, spiky, lively, calligraphic.
This font has a hand-drawn, brush-pen look with tapered strokes and sharp, pointed terminals that create a slightly spiky silhouette. Letterforms are compact and somewhat narrow, with lively, uneven rhythm and subtle stroke modulation that suggests quick, confident pen pressure. Curves are rounded but often end in fine wedges, and many joins stay open rather than forming continuous cursive connections, keeping the overall texture airy despite the dark strokes. Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent informal construction, while figures are simple and readable with the same tapered finish.
It works best for short-to-medium display text such as headlines, posters, book covers, and playful packaging where the pointed brush terminals can be appreciated. It can also support themed UI accents, quotes, and pull-phrases when a handmade, informal tone is desired, especially in entertainment or kids-oriented contexts.
The tone is playful and storybook-like, with a mischievous, handmade character that feels human and expressive rather than polished or technical. Its sharp flicks and bouncy spacing give it an energetic, slightly magical vibe suited to lighthearted or imaginative themes.
The design appears intended to mimic an informal brush or felt-tip writing style, emphasizing expressive terminals and a lively rhythm over strict geometric consistency. Its construction prioritizes personality and a distinctive silhouette for attention-grabbing display use.
The spurred terminals and occasional asymmetry create strong silhouette interest at display sizes, but the lively stroke endings can add visual sparkle and density in longer passages. The overall spacing appears intentionally irregular, contributing to a casual, hand-rendered cadence.