Print Libif 9 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, children’s, quotes, playful, friendly, quirky, casual, handmade, handmade warmth, space saving, casual voice, approachable display, rounded, condensed, bouncy, monoline, soft.
A condensed, monoline handwritten print with rounded terminals and lightly irregular stroke behavior. Letterforms are tall and slim with generous ascenders/descenders, compact counters, and a lively baseline that varies subtly from glyph to glyph. Curves are soft and slightly uneven, and straight strokes retain a hand-drawn wobble that keeps the texture organic while remaining clearly legible. The numerals follow the same narrow, rounded construction, giving the set a cohesive, informal rhythm.
Works well for short-to-medium display text where a friendly handwritten feel is desired, such as posters, packaging, book covers, quotes, and social graphics. It’s especially effective in playful or youth-oriented contexts and in narrow spaces where a tall condensed style helps fit more characters per line.
The overall tone feels cheerful and approachable, like neat marker lettering on a sign or classroom note. Its narrow, bouncy proportions and gentle imperfections add personality without becoming messy, conveying a lighthearted, human voice.
The design appears intended to provide an informal, hand-lettered print voice that stays readable while adding warmth and personality. Its condensed proportions suggest it’s meant to be practical for tight layouts while still delivering a charming, handmade texture.
Capitals are simple and open with minimal ornamentation, while lowercase shapes introduce more character through looped descenders (notably in letters like g, j, and y) and compact, rounded bowls. Spacing appears intentionally tight to match the condensed build, which reinforces a vertical, rhythmic pattern in text.