Print Usnak 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, invitations, craft branding, playful, whimsical, handmade, friendly, casual, handmade feel, friendly display, compact headings, casual labeling, rounded, soft terminals, bouncy, quirky, monoline.
A narrow, hand-drawn print face with mostly monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. The letterforms are upright but slightly irregular, with a bouncy baseline rhythm and uneven widths that reinforce a made-by-hand feel. Curves are plump and simplified, counters are open, and joins tend to be smooth rather than sharp, giving the alphabet a friendly, approachable silhouette. Uppercase forms read as tall and slender, while the lowercase keeps a compact, simple construction with modest ascenders and descenders.
This font works best where an informal, personable tone is desirable—such as children’s materials, playful packaging, small-shop branding, or casual posters and flyers. It is especially effective for headings, short captions, and display-sized text where its narrow stance and hand-drawn quirks can be appreciated without crowding.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, like marker lettering used for labels or notes. Its gentle irregularities and softened shapes suggest a warm, personal voice rather than a polished corporate one, with a light whimsical character that suits kid-friendly or crafty contexts.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, hand-printed lettering with a controlled, consistent stroke while preserving natural irregularities. Its narrow build and soft terminals suggest an aim for friendly readability in compact spaces, delivering an approachable, crafty look without relying on high contrast or calligraphic connection.
The narrow proportions and lively rhythm create strong vertical emphasis, which can look energetic in short lines but may feel busy in dense paragraphs. Numerals follow the same simplified, rounded construction and maintain the handmade consistency seen across the alphabet.