Print Valif 9 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, social graphics, friendly, playful, casual, whimsical, approachable, handmade warmth, casual readability, friendly voice, rounded, monoline, hand-drawn, soft terminals, open counters.
This font has a hand-drawn print look with mostly monoline strokes and gently irregular contours that keep the rhythm lively without becoming messy. Letterforms are rounded and slightly condensed, with soft, blunted terminals and minimal stroke contrast. Curves stay open and spacious in letters like C, O, and e, while straighter forms (E, F, T, L) retain a subtly organic wobble rather than rigid geometry. Overall spacing feels airy, and the figures and lowercase follow the same casual, consistent drawing style.
It works well for short-to-medium text where a friendly handmade feel is desired—such as children’s publishing, craft and hobby packaging, café menus, posters, and casual editorial callouts. It can also suit digital graphics and UI accents when a personable, non-formal tone is needed.
The tone is warm and informal, suggesting everyday notes, classroom materials, or lighthearted branding. Its slight unevenness and rounded shapes create a personable, approachable voice that reads as human and relaxed rather than technical or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic neat hand lettering in an unconnected print style, balancing legibility with an intentionally imperfect, drawn-by-hand texture. It prioritizes an approachable personality and quick-read clarity over strict typographic rigidity.
Uppercase and lowercase share a cohesive, simplified construction, with single-storey lowercase forms and straightforward, readable numerals. The design emphasizes clarity at text sizes while preserving a handmade character in the stroke endings and curve transitions.