Print Iskol 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AG Book Rounded W1G' by Berthold, 'Swiss 721' by Bitstream, 'Helvetica' by Linotype, and 'Generic' by More Etc (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children’s media, stickers, playful, handmade, quirky, friendly, chunky, handmade feel, friendly impact, casual display, expressive texture, rounded, blobby, textured, irregular, soft.
A chunky, rounded display face with deliberately irregular contours that mimic thick marker or paint lettering. Strokes are heavy and mostly monoline, with subtly wobbly edges and occasional bumps that create a textured, hand-formed silhouette. Counters are small to medium and often asymmetrical, and terminals tend to be soft and blunt rather than sharp. Overall spacing feels lively and uneven in a controlled way, giving the line a buoyant rhythm.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where its heavy weight and textured edges can be appreciated—posters, headers, product packaging, labels, and playful branding. It can work in larger blocks of text for informal material, but the tight counters and dense color suggest avoiding very small sizes.
The font projects a warm, playful personality with a casual, handmade charm. Its blobby shapes and imperfect outlines read as approachable and humorous, leaning toward kid-friendly and craft-oriented moods rather than formal or technical ones.
The design appears intended to capture the feel of hand-drawn, thick-stroke print lettering with a deliberately imperfect outline, emphasizing friendliness and visual punch over precision. It aims to deliver bold presence while keeping an informal, crafted tone.
Uppercase forms are compact and bold, while lowercase maintains the same weight and softness, helping words look cohesive in mixed-case text. Numerals follow the same rounded, slightly lopsided construction, prioritizing character over strict uniformity.