Print Darid 9 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, comics, children’s, casual, playful, hand-drawn, sketchy, quirky, human warmth, handmade feel, informal voice, expressive display, brushy, textured, irregular, organic, lively.
A loose, hand-drawn print style with visibly irregular stroke edges and a brush/marker-like texture. Letterforms mix straight, slightly wobbly stems with rounded bowls, producing an uneven rhythm and varied character widths. Strokes show modest swelling and tapering, with occasional sharp terminals and small hooks that reinforce the drawn-by-hand construction. Counters are generally open and simple, and the set keeps an upright stance while embracing inconsistent baselines and proportions for an authentic, sketchbook feel.
This font works best for short to medium-length text where a hand-rendered tone is desired—posters, headlines, product packaging, labels, and casual editorial callouts. It can also suit comic-style dialogue, classroom materials, and craft or DIY branding where warmth and spontaneity are more important than strict uniformity.
The overall tone is informal and personal, with a spontaneous, doodled energy. Its imperfect outlines and lively rhythm suggest a friendly, approachable voice suited to expressive, human messaging rather than polished corporate precision.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of quick marker lettering—prioritizing personality, texture, and a natural handwritten rhythm over geometric consistency. It aims to look human and unpolished in a deliberate way, providing an expressive alternative to clean sans or formal scripts.
Uppercase forms read bold and gestural, while lowercase adds extra idiosyncrasies (notably narrow verticals and looser joins), increasing the handmade character in text. Numerals maintain the same brushy irregularity, with open, airy shapes that emphasize a casual, handwritten cadence.