Print Hynek 9 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, reverse italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, comics, posters, headlines, packaging, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, youthful, approachability, informality, personality, handmade feel, cheer, rounded, chunky, blobby, monoline, marker-like.
The letterforms are rounded and marker-like, with blobby terminals and gently wobbling contours that preserve a clear hand-drawn character. Strokes stay largely monoline, with soft joins and simplified construction, producing a chunky, cartoonish texture on the page. Proportions are loose and uneven in an intentional way, and the set maintains legibility through open counters and bold silhouettes rather than precision.
It works well for children’s materials, classroom worksheets, comics, and playful branding where a personal, handcrafted tone is desired. It’s also suitable for short headlines, posters, stickers, packaging callouts, and social graphics where bold, friendly lettering needs to stand out. For longer reading, it will be most comfortable at moderate sizes with generous spacing.
This font feels playful and approachable, with a casual, doodled energy that reads as friendly rather than formal. The lively rhythm and slightly offbeat shapes give it a humorous, kidlike tone that suits lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident handwriting made with a felt-tip marker, prioritizing warmth and character over strict consistency. It aims to deliver readable, high-impact text while keeping an informal, hand-crafted look.
The sample text shows sturdy word shapes and strong color on the page, with noticeably rounded bowls and slightly irregular spacing that reinforces the handwritten feel. Numerals match the same soft, casual construction, keeping a consistent tone across letters and figures.