Print Ibbiv 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sharp Sans Condensed' by Monotype, 'Air Superfamily' by Positype, and 'Core Sans D' and 'Core Sans DS' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, quirky, handmade, retro, friendly impact, handmade texture, playful display, casual branding, chunky, rounded, soft, bouncy, cartoonish.
This typeface uses compact, chunky letterforms with soft, rounded terminals and a hand-drawn irregularity. Strokes are heavy and fairly even, with subtle wobble and slight asymmetry that keeps repeated shapes from feeling mechanical. Counters are generally small and rounded, apertures tend to be tight, and curves swell gently, giving the alphabet a lively, inflated silhouette. Spacing and widths vary slightly from glyph to glyph, contributing to an informal rhythm in text settings.
It works best for short, bold statements such as posters, playful branding, packaging, labels, and headlines where the heavy shapes can carry a design. The friendly, informal voice also suits children’s materials, party invitations, and craft or hobby-related graphics. For longer reading, larger sizes and generous line spacing help maintain legibility.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a casual, slightly goofy personality. Its bouncy shapes and softened corners feel kid-friendly and craft-like, suggesting warmth rather than precision or formality. The texture reads as intentionally imperfect, adding character and a lighthearted, retro-cartoon flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver an informal print look with strong visual impact and a distinctly handmade texture. Its rounded, chunky construction prioritizes friendliness and personality, aiming for expressive display typography that feels drawn rather than engineered.
In continuous text the dark color and tight interior spaces create strong word shapes but can reduce clarity at small sizes, especially where letters with similar outlines cluster. The numerals follow the same rounded, hand-rendered logic and look cohesive for short, expressive uses rather than data-heavy settings.