Print Kalem 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, packaging, posters, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, cheerful, hand-drawn, approachability, playfulness, informality, handmade feel, display impact, rounded, bouncy, soft, chunky, monoline-ish.
A rounded, marker-like handwritten print with thick, softly tapered strokes and minimal contrast. Letterforms are compact with narrow set widths and a slightly bouncy baseline rhythm, giving the text an animated, informal cadence. Terminals are blunted and bulbous rather than sharp, and bowls/counters stay open and generous for a solid, cartoonish texture. Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent hand-drawn construction, with simple, legible numerals that match the same heavy, rounded stroke behavior.
Well-suited to short, high-impact copy such as posters, packaging callouts, kids-focused branding, stickers, invitations, and social graphics. It also works for headings in educational materials or playful UI moments where an informal, hand-lettered tone is desired.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, reading as playful and kid-friendly without becoming messy. Its chunky, hand-drawn regularity suggests spontaneity and humor, making it feel conversational and lighthearted.
Designed to capture the look of a confident, rounded hand print—clean enough to stay legible while preserving the charm of drawn lettering. The aim appears to be an upbeat display voice that feels personable and fun rather than formal or technical.
The texture is notably even and filled-in, more like a felt-tip marker than a textured brush, which helps maintain clarity at larger display sizes. The narrow proportions and tight rhythm create a strong, dark typographic color, so generous tracking and line spacing can help it breathe in longer settings.