Print Bolam 9 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids, social, crafts, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, quirky, human warmth, approachability, casual clarity, handmade feel, rounded, monoline, hand-drawn, informal, soft.
A casual, hand-drawn print with monoline strokes and rounded terminals throughout. Letterforms lean on simple geometric construction—open bowls, soft curves, and lightly irregular contours that keep the rhythm lively without becoming messy. Proportions are fairly even, with generous counters and clear apertures; curves tend to be broad and smooth, while joins and corners are gently blunted. The overall texture is airy and uncluttered, producing an easy, readable line in short-to-medium text.
Well-suited for posters, headlines, short blurbs, and packaging where an informal, personable feel is desired. It also fits educational or kid-oriented materials, greeting cards, social graphics, and DIY/craft branding where a friendly handwritten print can add charm without sacrificing legibility.
The font conveys a warm, upbeat tone that feels conversational and human. Its slight wobble and softened shapes suggest friendliness and spontaneity, making it feel more personal than a standard sans while staying clean enough for everyday use.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, everyday marker or pen printing—simple, rounded letterforms with subtle irregularities that signal hand authorship while keeping consistent structure and readable silhouettes.
Numerals and capitals follow the same rounded, simplified logic as the lowercase, keeping a consistent hand-rendered voice. Spacing appears comfortable and forgiving, with forms that avoid tight traps or sharp interior angles, helping maintain clarity at display and larger body sizes.