Print Mikes 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: kids projects, posters, packaging, greeting cards, craft branding, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, handmade feel, friendly voice, casual display, quick lettering, rounded, monoline, bouncy, open forms, soft corners.
A monoline, hand-drawn print style with softly rounded terminals and gently uneven stroke behavior that suggests marker or felt-tip writing. Letterforms are compact and narrow with lively, irregular proportions and a slightly bouncy baseline rhythm. Curves are open and simplified, counters are generous for the width, and junctions stay blunt rather than sharp, reinforcing an informal, approachable texture. Numerals and capitals follow the same loose, human cadence, favoring clarity over strict geometric consistency.
This font suits playful display settings such as kids’ materials, casual posters, party invitations, greeting cards, and craft or handmade-themed packaging. It also works well for short UI labels or social graphics where an informal, friendly voice is desired, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the hand-drawn texture can be appreciated.
The overall tone is warm and lighthearted, with a spontaneous, doodled energy that feels conversational rather than formal. Its quirks and subtle inconsistencies read as personable and kid-friendly, lending an upbeat, homemade character to headlines and short messages.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, neat hand-printing with a marker-like line—prioritizing friendliness, immediacy, and legibility over typographic rigidity. Its compact, narrow proportions and rounded construction suggest a space-efficient display face meant to feel personal and upbeat.
Capitals are tall and prominent, while lowercase remains compact, creating a noticeable size contrast that helps emphasize initial caps in phrases. The design maintains good visual separation between glyphs despite its narrow build, and the rounded, simplified shapes keep the text from feeling stiff or mechanical.