Print Isbak 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Potomac' by Context, 'Korolev Rounded' by Device, 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, 'Brightly Stories' by Graphicxell, and 'Anantason Mon' by Jipatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, bouncy, casual, kidlike, approachability, handmade feel, display impact, humor, rounded, puffy, blobby, soft terminals, irregular.
A heavy, rounded display face with soft, swollen strokes and gently irregular outlines that mimic marker or brush lettering. The forms are mostly upright with low contrast, oversized curves, and blunted terminals, giving counters a compact, slightly squashed feel in letters like B, P, and R. Spacing is open and forgiving, with a lively rhythm created by subtle variations in stroke width and curvature rather than strict geometric consistency. Lowercase shapes are simple and sturdy, with single-storey a and g, a short, rounded t, and a dot on i/j that reads as a separate, chunky spot.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing text such as playful headlines, product packaging, kids-focused materials, event posters, stickers, and social graphics. It can also work for logos or wordmarks where a friendly, informal voice is desired, but it is less suited to dense body copy due to its weight and tight counters.
The overall tone is warm, approachable, and lighthearted, with a cartoon-like bounce that feels informal and human. Its soft, puffy silhouettes suggest friendliness and humor more than precision or authority.
The design appears intended to capture the look of hand-drawn, marker-like print lettering with a soft, cushiony silhouette. It prioritizes charm and immediate readability in display settings, using rounded geometry and gentle irregularity to feel personal and fun rather than rigid or technical.
The thick joins and small-ish counters can fill in at smaller sizes, so it reads best when given room and contrast. Numerals follow the same rounded, bubbly logic, with especially soft 2, 3, and 5 and a compact, friendly 8.