Print Hirif 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids books, headlines, stickers, playful, whimsical, handmade, kid-friendly, cheeky, handmade feel, friendly display, informal branding, playful voice, chunky, rounded, bouncy, wonky, cartoonish.
A chunky, rounded hand-drawn print with uneven stroke edges and subtly irregular contours that preserve a marker- or brush-like feel. Letterforms are softly squared with bulbous joins, occasional teardrop terminals, and varied internal counters that shift from glyph to glyph. Proportions are inconsistent by design, with a bouncy baseline rhythm, compact bowls, and slightly narrow apertures that keep the texture dense. Numerals and capitals carry the same lopsided, cutout-like geometry, emphasizing an intentionally imperfect, crafted silhouette.
Works best for short, high-impact copy such as posters, packaging callouts, labels, kids-oriented materials, and social graphics where personality is more important than strict uniformity. It’s also well-suited to signage or titles that benefit from a friendly, handcrafted presence rather than a polished typographic tone.
The font reads as friendly and mischievous, with a casual, doodled energy that feels conversational rather than formal. Its unevenness and chunky massing give it a lighthearted, cartoon tone suitable for playful messaging and characterful branding.
The design appears intended to mimic casual hand lettering with bold, simplified shapes and visible human irregularities, creating a distinctive, approachable voice. Its exaggerated roundness and bouncy rhythm suggest an aim toward fun, informal communication in display-driven contexts.
At text sizes the dense shapes and small openings can make extended reading feel heavy, while display settings showcase the quirky variations and hand-drawn personality. The overall spacing and widths fluctuate, reinforcing the improvised, handmade texture.