Print Kigay 9 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, greeting cards, posters, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, kidlike, approachable, hand lettering, friendly readability, casual charm, everyday tone, rounded, monoline, bouncy, soft, quirky.
A rounded, monoline handwritten print with soft terminals and subtly uneven stroke flow that preserves a clear, legible skeleton. Letters are slightly right-leaning with a bouncy baseline rhythm and gently irregular proportions, giving the set an organic, drawn-by-hand consistency without looking messy. Counters are open and generous, curves are emphasized over sharp corners, and the overall color stays even across text despite small, natural variations in widths and spacing.
Well-suited to children’s and educational materials, casual packaging, greeting cards, and posters where an upbeat handwritten feel is desirable. It also works well for social graphics, headlines, and short paragraphs that benefit from warmth and approachability without sacrificing readability.
The tone is cheerful and informal, suggesting a lighthearted, human voice. Its smooth curves and relaxed rhythm feel welcoming and non-intimidating, with a playful, everyday note that reads as conversational rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, friendly hand lettering—clean enough for continuous reading, but lively enough to retain a personal, informal character. It balances consistency with small human variations to create a natural, inviting texture in text.
The lowercase shows simple, single-storey forms and straightforward construction that favors quick recognition at small-to-medium sizes. Numerals match the same rounded, marker-like style, maintaining consistent texture in mixed alphanumeric settings.