Print Irgab 9 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, social graphics, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, approachable, handmade tone, friendly display, casual readability, playful branding, rounded, chunky, bouncy, soft, quirky.
A rounded, marker-like handprint with thick, low-contrast strokes and soft terminals. Letterforms are loosely constructed with gently wobbly curves, occasional swelling at joins, and slightly irregular counters that reinforce a drawn-by-hand feel. Proportions are broad and open, with a modest x-height, simple single-storey shapes in the lowercase, and a generally even baseline rhythm despite organic stroke variation.
Well suited to short-to-medium text where a friendly, handmade impression is desired: children’s materials, playful branding, casual packaging, event posters, menu callouts, and social media graphics. It’s especially effective in larger sizes where the organic stroke texture and rounded shapes can carry personality without sacrificing readability.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, with a kid-friendly, personable warmth. Its bouncy shapes and soft edges read as spontaneous and relaxed rather than polished or technical, lending an easygoing, conversational voice.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident hand lettering with a broad marker—prioritizing warmth, approachability, and everyday readability over geometric precision. Its consistent heaviness and simplified construction suggest a focus on bold, friendly display and informal communication.
Uppercase forms lean toward simplified, sign-like silhouettes, while the lowercase stays highly legible with clear distinctions between similar shapes. Numerals follow the same rounded, hand-drawn logic, keeping weight and curvature consistent with the letters, which helps mixed text feel cohesive.