Print Hokan 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children’s, stickers, playful, chunky, friendly, casual, bouncy, approachability, humor, informality, bold impact, handmade feel, rounded, soft, blobby, quirky, hand-drawn.
A heavy, rounded hand-drawn display face with thick, soft-edged strokes and gently irregular contours. Letterforms lean slightly and feel brushy, with bulbous terminals, occasional pinched joins, and uneven stroke edges that emphasize a made-by-hand texture. Proportions are compact and tallish with tight counters and simplified interior shapes, keeping forms bold and highly filled-in at typical display sizes. Spacing appears moderately tight, and the overall rhythm is lively due to subtle variations in width and stroke wobble across glyphs.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, social graphics, product packaging, and playful branding. It also fits children’s materials, crafts, and casual signage where bold shapes and a friendly voice are more important than fine text readability.
The font conveys an upbeat, informal tone—cheerful and approachable rather than refined. Its plump shapes and bouncy motion suggest whimsy and humor, lending a lighthearted, kid-friendly personality with a hint of retro cartoon charm.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a hand-rendered, brushy feel—prioritizing charm and immediacy over precision. Its rounded, simplified forms aim to be inviting and memorable, making it effective for expressive display typography.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, rounded construction, while numerals follow the same soft, blobby logic for strong visual cohesion. The thick weight and enclosed counters can reduce clarity at small sizes, but the distinctive silhouette remains strong in short phrases.