Print Tosu 9 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, branding, packaging, posters, greeting cards, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, kidlike, hand-drawn charm, approachability, casual readability, playful tone, rounded, soft, chunky, bouncy, informal.
A rounded, hand-drawn print style with thick, monoline strokes and generously softened terminals. Forms are slightly irregular in a consistent way, with a bouncy baseline feel and subtly varying character widths that enhance the handmade rhythm. Counters are open and simple, curves are broad, and joins are smooth rather than sharp, giving the alphabet a chunky, approachable silhouette that stays clear in both caps and lowercase.
Well suited to children’s and family-oriented materials, playful branding, packaging, and headings that benefit from a handmade, approachable voice. It can also work for short text in informal contexts where a friendly tone is more important than strict typographic precision.
The overall tone is warm and easygoing, with a lighthearted, storybook personality. Its friendly wobble and pillowy curves suggest an expressive, human touch that feels inviting rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to emulate neat, hand-printed lettering with rounded, marker-like strokes—prioritizing warmth, personality, and readability over rigid geometric consistency. Its consistent softness and restrained irregularities aim to feel human and fun while remaining legible.
Capitals are simple and bold with rounded geometry, while lowercase keeps a compact, doodled character—especially in curved letters and single-stem forms. Numerals match the same soft construction and read clearly, reinforcing a cohesive, casual voice across text and display sizes.