Print Jokis 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Pantograph' by Colophon Foundry, 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio, and 'Branding SF' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: kids branding, packaging, posters, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, kidlike, bubbly, approachability, handmade feel, playful display, friendly branding, rounded, chunky, soft, cartoonish, informal.
A heavy, rounded handwritten print with soft terminals and noticeably blobby stroke endings. Forms are simplified and slightly irregular, with gentle wobble in curves and small variations in stroke thickness that keep it feeling drawn rather than constructed. Counters are generally open and circular (notably in O, o, e), and the overall proportions favor a large x-height with short ascenders and descenders, giving the lowercase a compact, sturdy rhythm. The figures match the same soft, inflated geometry, with curved joins and minimal sharp corners.
Best suited to short-to-medium text where personality matters more than typographic neutrality—children’s materials, playful branding, packaging, posters, stickers, and casual social graphics. It can also work for friendly interface labels or callouts at larger sizes where the rounded details and open counters stay clear.
The tone is warm and approachable, reading as cheerful and uncomplicated. Its rounded shapes and loose, hand-drawn consistency suggest an easygoing, youthful voice that feels more like marker lettering than formal typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a friendly, hand-lettered presence with bold, rounded shapes that reproduce well and remain readable at display sizes. Its simplified construction and soft edges prioritize approachability and charm over precision and strict uniformity.
Caps and lowercase share a consistent, simplified shape language, with single-storey lowercase forms and generous rounding throughout. Spacing appears comfortably open in text, helping the dense strokes avoid clogging, while the overall texture remains lively due to subtle irregularities.