Print Nilin 9 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, social graphics, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, handmade, human warmth, casual clarity, handmade charm, approachable voice, rounded, monoline, open forms, soft terminals, lively rhythm.
A casual hand-drawn print face with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms show gentle irregularities in stroke edges and curvature, giving an organic rhythm while keeping a consistent baseline and overall proportions. Counters are generally open and generous, with simple, clean construction and minimal detailing; curves are smooth and slightly bouncy rather than geometric. Spacing reads even in text, with a naturally varied feel that keeps words from looking rigid or mechanical.
This font suits short-to-medium text where an informal, friendly tone is desired—such as children’s materials, casual packaging, café or craft branding, event posters, and greeting cards. It also works well for social media graphics and headings where a human, handwritten flavor adds warmth without sacrificing readability.
The overall tone is warm and personable, like neat marker lettering or friendly classroom handwriting. Its rounded shapes and relaxed irregularity create a playful, informal voice that feels approachable and human. The font leans toward cheerful and conversational rather than serious or formal.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of tidy hand lettering in an easy-to-read, everyday print style. It balances consistency with subtle imperfections to convey a natural, personable voice that stands out from neutral sans serifs while remaining usable in continuous text.
The alphabet and numerals maintain a cohesive hand-drawn logic, with small differences in width and stroke flow that reinforce the handmade character. In longer sample text, the shapes remain clear and legible, and the soft joins and open apertures help keep paragraphs from feeling dense.