Print Eklin 9 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, children’s, social graphics, playful, casual, handmade, bold, cheerful, handmade tone, approachability, display impact, playful voice, casual branding, brushy, textured, rounded, bouncy, irregular.
A hand-drawn print face with thick, brush-like strokes and visibly uneven edges. Letterforms are mostly rounded with simplified construction, but they keep a lively, irregular rhythm: curves wobble slightly, terminals vary from blunt to tapered, and counters shift in size from glyph to glyph. Proportions are loosely consistent rather than geometric, with a gentle baseline bounce and small quirks (like open apertures and asymmetrical bowls) that reinforce the drawn-by-hand texture. Numerals match the alphabet’s informal build, with soft curves and the same inked, slightly ragged silhouette.
Works well for posters, event promos, packaging callouts, and social graphics where an upbeat, handmade voice is needed. It’s particularly suited to short headlines, labels, and playful brand moments that benefit from a bold, drawn marker look.
The overall tone is friendly and energetic, like quick marker lettering on a poster or note. Its roughened stroke edges and relaxed spacing give it an approachable, spontaneous feel that reads as informal and human rather than polished or corporate.
Designed to mimic quick, confident hand lettering with a brush/marker tool, prioritizing warmth and immediacy over strict typographic regularity. The aim appears to be a versatile, informal display style that feels personal and lively while remaining readable in common headline contexts.
In longer text the lively texture becomes a strong visual flavor, making it best when the design can embrace the irregularity. The heavy strokes and softened shapes keep it legible at display sizes, while the hand-rendered variation adds character even in short phrases.