Print Ibbaw 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, posters, packaging, stickers, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, kid-like, approachability, handmade feel, playful display, casual tone, rounded, bouncy, soft, chunky, brushy.
A lively handwritten print face with thick, rounded strokes and soft terminals that suggest a marker or brush-pen feel. Letters sit upright but with gentle wobble and uneven curves, creating an organic rhythm rather than mechanical repetition. Counters are generally open and simplified, with compact joins and slightly inflated bowls; widths vary per glyph, giving the line a bouncy, informal cadence. Numerals share the same chunky, rounded construction and maintain clear silhouettes at display sizes.
Well-suited for children’s publishing, playful branding, posters, product packaging, stickers, and casual social or promotional graphics. It works best for headlines, short paragraphs, and callouts where a friendly handwritten voice is desired.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a playful, slightly goofy character that feels conversational and human. Its irregularities read as intentional and friendly, evoking classroom notes, kids’ materials, or upbeat DIY signage.
The design appears intended to deliver an easygoing handwritten print look with bold presence and approachable warmth. It prioritizes personality and an organic, hand-drawn rhythm while keeping letterforms simple enough for clear, everyday messaging.
The sample text shows strong visual presence and consistent stroke weight, with spacing that favors a loose, hand-set feel over strict uniformity. The rounded forms and simplified details help maintain readability, though the expressive wobble is most at home at larger sizes where the personality is a feature.