Print Lanaw 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s media, packaging, posters, headlines, greeting cards, playful, casual, friendly, whimsical, handmade, handmade charm, approachability, informality, playfulness, rounded, chunky, bouncy, soft terminals, monoline.
A chunky, hand-drawn print style with rounded, slightly irregular strokes and soft terminals. Letterforms are largely monoline with low internal contrast, and they sit with a gently bouncy baseline feel due to subtle variations in curvature and stroke placement. Counters are compact and often asymmetrical, while curves (notably in C, G, O, S) are smooth and inflated, giving the alphabet a pillowy silhouette. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an organic, written-by-hand rhythm rather than a strictly engineered texture.
Well-suited to short headlines, playful branding, children’s materials, and casual packaging where a friendly handmade voice is desired. It also works for greeting cards, invitations, and social graphics, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the rounded shapes and irregular rhythm can be appreciated.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, with a kid-friendly, approachable warmth. Its imperfect edges and buoyant proportions suggest spontaneity and lightheartedness, making the text feel conversational and relaxed.
The design appears intended to mimic a bold felt-tip or marker-drawn print: approachable, simple, and intentionally imperfect. It prioritizes personality and warmth over typographic precision, aiming to deliver an easygoing, handcrafted presence in display-oriented text.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent rounded construction, with lowercase forms tending toward simple, single-storey shapes and minimal detailing. Numerals are similarly soft and bold-looking, with clear, uncomplicated silhouettes suited to casual display. The font reads best when given a bit of breathing room, as the heavy strokes and tight counters can visually darken in dense settings.