Print Kigoh 9 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s media, packaging, posters, social graphics, craft branding, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, youthful, human touch, casual clarity, approachability, rounded, soft, bouncy, monoline, quirky.
A casual handwritten print with rounded, brush-like strokes and softly tapered terminals. Letterforms are simple and open, with a slightly bouncy baseline and small, natural irregularities that keep the texture lively without becoming messy. Strokes stay largely monoline and smooth, while widths vary modestly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an organic, drawn-by-hand rhythm. The numerals match the relaxed construction, with rounded bowls and easy, legible silhouettes.
Well-suited to informal headlines, short paragraphs, and display copy where a personable, handmade voice is desired. It works especially well for children’s products, playful packaging, event posters, and social or editorial graphics that benefit from a friendly, human touch.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a lighthearted, conversational feel. Its gentle wobble and soft curves suggest spontaneity and friendliness rather than precision or formality.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, marker-like handwriting in a clean print style—prioritizing warmth, immediacy, and everyday legibility over typographic rigidity.
Counters are generally generous and shapes avoid sharp corners, which helps readability at medium sizes. The set shows consistent proportions and spacing for a hand-drawn style, keeping words cohesive while still visibly handmade.