Print Kerif 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s, packaging, posters, crafts, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, hand-drawn, hand-drawn warmth, approachability, youthful tone, casual display, rounded, blobby, bouncy, soft corners, cartoony.
A rounded, marker-like handwritten print with softly inflated strokes and low contrast throughout. Letterforms are built from gently wobbly curves and slightly uneven terminals, giving a natural hand-drawn rhythm without connecting strokes. Proportions are open and roomy, with wide counters in O-like shapes and simplified construction in curves and joins; widths vary per glyph, contributing to a lively, irregular texture. The figures are similarly rounded and informal, matching the alphabet’s soft, blunted finish.
This font suits children’s materials, playful packaging, posters, stickers, and informal social media or app graphics where friendliness and visibility matter more than strict typographic precision. It works especially well for short headlines, labels, and callouts, and can be used for brief paragraphs when a casual, handwritten feel is desired.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a cheerful, kid-friendly bounce that feels casual rather than polished. Its slight wobble and plump shapes suggest an easygoing, conversational voice suited to lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic a thick felt-tip or marker drawing, prioritizing charm and approachability through rounded shapes, mild irregularity, and simplified letter structures. It aims for an informal, upbeat voice that stays legible while keeping a distinctly hand-drawn personality.
Uppercase forms read bold and chunky at display sizes, while the lowercase maintains clear differentiation and keeps texture consistent across longer lines. The stroke endings tend to be rounded and slightly asymmetric, reinforcing the hand-rendered character.