Print Vileb 9 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, children’s media, packaging, greeting cards, posters, playful, storybook, whimsical, friendly, hand-drawn, human warmth, casual tone, display charm, handmade feel, rounded terminals, quirky curves, open counters, lively rhythm, soft serifs.
This typeface has a hand-drawn print structure with slender strokes, subtle contrast, and gently irregular curves that keep the letterforms lively without becoming chaotic. Proportions are generally narrow with a compact lowercase that sits low on the line, while ascenders rise tall and clean, creating a distinctive vertical rhythm. Terminals are often rounded or softly tapered, and several letters show slight flaring or small serif-like touches that add personality. The numerals follow the same informal construction, with simple forms and occasional curled finishes that match the overall gesture.
It works best for headlines, short blurbs, and branded phrases where its hand-drawn personality can be appreciated. It’s well suited to children’s materials, crafts-oriented packaging, greeting cards, and poster-style graphics that benefit from an informal, friendly voice.
The overall tone is warm and quirky, evoking a storybook or personal-note feel rather than a strict typographic voice. Its light, animated strokes and playful details make it feel approachable and slightly whimsical, with a gentle vintage-craft sensibility.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of neat hand lettering while remaining readable and consistent across the alphabet and numerals. It balances simplicity with small, characterful deviations to create an inviting, human feel for expressive display typography.
The texture is consistent enough for short text, but the intentionally uneven, drawn quality and narrow spacing cues it more toward display use than long reading. Rounded bowls and open apertures help keep forms legible, while distinctive letter quirks add charm in headlines and titles.