Print Apdip 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, labels, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, handmade, informality, approachability, space saving, handmade feel, everyday labeling, tall, condensed, monoline, bouncy, quirky.
A tall, condensed handwritten print with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. The letterforms are mostly upright with a lightly bouncy baseline feel, and widths vary enough to keep an organic rhythm without becoming messy. Counters tend to be small and narrow, curves are slightly irregular in a deliberate hand-drawn way, and several forms show gentle hooks or subtle asymmetry that reinforces the informal construction. Overall spacing reads tight and vertical, giving text a slim, airy color while maintaining clear character silhouettes.
Well-suited for packaging, labels, menus, and craft-oriented branding where a personable handwritten voice is desirable. It works especially well for short headlines, captions, and callouts that benefit from a narrow footprint. For longer passages, it’s best used at comfortable sizes where the slim counters and tight rhythm remain easy to read.
The font feels friendly and approachable, like neat marker lettering on a note or classroom label. Its narrow, slightly quirky shapes add a whimsical tone that can come across as lighthearted rather than formal. The consistent simplicity of the strokes keeps it calm and readable while still clearly handmade.
The design appears intended to capture neat, hand-drawn print lettering in a compact, space-saving form. It prioritizes a friendly, informal personality with consistent monoline construction and controlled irregularities to keep the texture human while remaining legible.
Capitals are notably tall and slim, creating a strong vertical cadence in headings. The numerals follow the same narrow, hand-printed logic, aligning well with the letters for casual informational uses. In longer lines, the condensed proportions emphasize verticality and can make text feel quick and conversational.