Print Lyrad 9 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: kids, crafting, packaging, posters, social graphics, friendly, playful, casual, whimsical, approachable, human warmth, casual readability, handwritten charm, friendly tone, monoline, rounded, bouncy, quirky, hand-drawn.
This font has a monoline, hand-drawn construction with gently rounded terminals and subtly irregular curves that keep the texture lively without becoming messy. Proportions are compact and slightly tall in the capitals, while lowercase forms stay modest in height with simple, open counters. Strokes often show soft wobble and slight asymmetry, and many joins feel drawn in a single motion, giving letters a natural rhythm. The overall spacing reads even but not mechanical, reinforcing a casual, personal tone.
It suits projects that benefit from an informal, personable voice—children’s content, crafts, invitations, casual packaging, and friendly posters or social graphics. It can also work for short headlines and callouts where a hand-drawn texture is desirable without sacrificing basic legibility.
The typeface feels friendly and lightly whimsical, like neat marker lettering used for notes, labels, or classroom materials. Its relaxed forms and soft rounding make it approachable and informal rather than strict or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, everyday handwriting in a clean, repeatable way—prioritizing warmth, clarity, and a lightly playful character over rigid geometric precision.
Distinctive hand-lettering cues show up in the gently hooked descenders, rounded bowls, and the uncomplicated, readable numerals. The overall color on the page stays consistent due to the even stroke weight, while small variations in curves and terminals provide charm and human presence.