Print Delus 9 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, greeting cards, posters, packaging, social graphics, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, handmade, handwritten warmth, everyday readability, casual charm, human touch, monoline, rounded, bouncy, irregular, quirky.
A casual handwritten print with mostly monoline strokes, soft curves, and subtly irregular contours that mimic marker or pen lettering. Proportions are compact with a modest x-height and variable letter widths, creating a slightly bouncy rhythm across words. Terminals are rounded and open, counters are generous, and curves (notably in C, O, S, and lowercase a/e) are smooth rather than geometric, while straight strokes show mild wobble for a natural hand-drawn feel.
Well-suited for short to medium text where an informal, personable tone is desired—such as children’s materials, greeting cards, crafts branding, packaging callouts, posters, and casual social or blog graphics. It can also work for headings and captions where a handwritten touch should remain clear and uncomplicated.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, with a lighthearted, conversational voice. Its uneven stroke behavior and lively spacing read as personal and human, making it feel approachable rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to provide a clean, readable handwritten print that feels naturally drawn while staying consistent enough for everyday display use. Its restrained stroke weight and open forms prioritize clarity, while small irregularities and rounded terminals preserve a warm, human presence.
Capitals are simple and legible with minimal embellishment, and the lowercase maintains an easy, uncluttered structure that stays readable in continuous text. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, with rounded shapes and slight asymmetries that reinforce the handmade character.