Print Ilfe 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social media, headlines, quotes, casual, playful, friendly, handmade, lively, handwritten feel, approachability, informality, energy, brushy, rounded, compact, bouncy, slanted.
A slanted, brush-pen style print face with compact proportions and softly rounded terminals. Strokes feel drawn in one pass, producing subtly wavy edges and occasional thickened joins that mimic marker pressure without sharp contrast. Letterforms are open and simplified, with a slightly uneven baseline and varied character widths that create a natural handwritten rhythm. Counters are generous for the style, and curves lean toward soft ovals rather than strict geometry.
Works best where a friendly handwritten voice is desirable: short headlines, posters, packaging callouts, social media graphics, and quote treatments. It can also suit labels or light branding accents when you want a casual, human feel, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the brush texture can be appreciated.
The overall tone is informal and approachable, with a lively, conversational energy. Its hand-drawn texture and buoyant slant suggest spontaneity and warmth rather than precision or formality.
Designed to emulate fast, confident hand lettering with a marker/brush pen—prioritizing personality, warmth, and immediacy over strict typographic regularity.
Capital letters read clearly and maintain consistent slant, while lowercase forms keep a quick, note-taking character. Numerals share the same hand-rendered texture and rounded shaping, helping mixed text feel cohesive.