Print Alnus 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, social posts, playful, casual, friendly, lively, whimsical, handwritten feel, approachability, compact display, quick notes, condensed, monoline, loopy, bouncy, quirky.
A condensed, monoline handwritten print with a gentle rightward slant and tall, airy proportions. Strokes are smooth and consistent with rounded terminals, and curves tend to be open and slightly elastic, creating a buoyant rhythm across words. Letterforms show subtle irregularities typical of marker or pen lettering, while maintaining steady baseline behavior and clear counters. Numerals match the same slim, upright-ish construction with simple, legible shapes.
This font works best for short-to-medium display text where a casual handwritten feel is desired—headlines, posters, packaging callouts, labels, invitations, and social graphics. It can also suit brief paragraphs in contexts where a friendly, informal tone matters more than strict typographic neutrality.
The overall tone feels informal and upbeat, like quick hand lettering on notes, labels, or classroom materials. Its narrow, springy shapes and soft curves give it a light, personable voice that reads as approachable rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver a quick, natural handwritten look with consistent stroke weight and a compact footprint, prioritizing personality and speed-of-writing energy while staying readable in everyday display settings.
Capitals are tall and simplified, pairing well with the lowercase without overpowering it. The spacing is on the open side for such a condensed design, which helps keep text from feeling cramped at display sizes.