Print Ihdep 9 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, social graphics, invitations, playful, casual, friendly, handmade, lively, informality, human touch, energy, approachability, expressiveness, brushy, rounded, bouncy, quirky, textured.
A lively handwritten print with a brush-pen feel, combining rounded bowls with tapered terminals and occasional ink-blob endings. Strokes show subtle pressure variation and a slightly uneven baseline rhythm, reinforcing an organic, drawn-by-hand construction. Letterforms are compact with tight inner counters and a somewhat condensed footprint, while ascenders and descenders are long and expressive. Overall spacing is moderately tight, and the character shapes lean consistently, giving the text a brisk, forward motion.
Best suited to short to medium-length display use where its brushy texture and lively rhythm can be appreciated—posters, packaging callouts, social media graphics, quotes, and casual invitations. It can also work for subheads and emphasis text, but the strong personality and tight counters make it less ideal for long-form reading at small sizes.
The tone is upbeat and informal, with a personable, chatty character that feels approachable rather than polished. Its irregularities read as intentional and energetic, suggesting spontaneity and warmth—more like marker lettering on a sign than formal typography.
The design appears intended to capture quick, confident marker or brush handwriting in an unconnected print style, prioritizing personality and motion over strict regularity. Its forward slant, rounded shapes, and tapered endings aim to deliver an energetic, friendly look for informal communication.
Uppercase forms are simplified and gestural, while lowercase shows the strongest personality through looped descenders and curled terminals. Numerals follow the same brush rhythm, with rounded forms and soft, calligraphic joins that keep them cohesive in running text.