Print Diray 9 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: invitations, greeting cards, children’s books, packaging, posters, playful, casual, friendly, whimsical, quirky, warmth, personality, informality, approachability, charm, monoline, narrow, hand-drawn, bouncy, airy.
A slender, hand-drawn print style with mostly monoline strokes and lightly uneven contours that keep the texture organic. Letterforms are tall and narrow with compact bowls and modest apertures, giving lines a vertical, airy rhythm. Terminals are generally rounded and softened, and curves feel gently irregular rather than geometric. Spacing reads a bit loose and variable, reinforcing the informal, handwritten cadence while remaining legible in mixed-case text.
Well-suited to invitations, greeting cards, and personal stationery where a friendly handwritten voice is desired. It also works for children’s and lifestyle packaging, small poster headlines, and short display copy where its tall, narrow rhythm can add charm without sacrificing readability. For best results, use at display sizes or in generously tracked short text.
The overall tone is lighthearted and approachable, with a quiet whimsy that feels conversational rather than polished or corporate. Its narrow, tall proportions add a slightly quirky elegance, suggesting a personal note or a handmade label. The texture communicates warmth and spontaneity without becoming messy.
The design appears intended to provide an easygoing, handwritten print alternative that feels human and personable while staying clean enough for everyday display use. Its narrow proportions and gentle irregularities aim to deliver character and warmth in headlines and brand accents without the complexity of connected script.
Uppercase forms stay simple and clean, while lowercase shows more personality—especially in letters with descenders and looping shapes—adding a lively, human rhythm across words. Numerals follow the same narrow, drawn-by-hand logic and blend smoothly with the alphabet for casual editorial or packaging use.