Print Jomon 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children's, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, chunky, cartoonish, hand-drawn charm, playful display, casual warmth, friendly branding, rounded, bubbly, soft terminals, monoline, irregular.
A heavy, rounded handwritten print with thick, monoline strokes and soft, blunted terminals. Letterforms are compact and slightly bouncy, with gentle irregularities that mimic marker or brush lettering rather than rigid geometry. Counters are generally small and open, curves are bulbous, and joins can feel slightly swollen, giving the set a chewy, inked-in look. Uppercase and lowercase share a simple, approachable construction, while numerals are similarly plump and informal.
Well-suited for short, attention-grabbing text such as posters, book covers, product packaging, stickers, and social graphics where a friendly hand-lettered voice is desired. It also fits children’s materials, casual branding, and playful signage, especially when set at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, leaning toward a whimsical, kid-friendly personality. Its soft shapes and hand-drawn rhythm read as warm and informal, making it feel more like a friendly note or craft label than a formal typographic voice.
Likely intended to provide an easygoing, hand-drawn display option that feels personal and fun while staying readable. The bold, rounded construction emphasizes charm and immediacy over precision, aiming for a lively, approachable presence in headlines and titles.
The texture shows intentional inconsistency in stroke edges and widths across glyphs, reinforcing a handmade feel. The design favors clarity at display sizes, with distinctive silhouettes and generous rounding that keep the alphabet recognizable even with simplified details.