Print Punol 9 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, craft branding, playful, friendly, folksy, whimsical, casual, approachability, handmade feel, playful display, casual readability, rounded, chunky, bouncy, soft, hand-drawn.
This typeface features sturdy, rounded letterforms with a hand-drawn, print-like construction and slightly irregular widths that create a lively rhythm. Strokes are thick and softly tapered in places, with subtly wobbly curves and terminals that feel brushed or marker-made rather than mechanically perfect. Counters are generally open and generous, and the overall silhouette is chunky and legible, with simplified details and smooth, bulb-like joins. Uppercase shapes read broad and stable, while lowercase forms keep a compact, bouncy profile that reinforces the informal character.
It works best for display settings where a friendly, informal voice is desired—such as children’s publishing, playful posters, product packaging, café or craft branding, and short headline or callout text. The heavy, rounded forms also help it hold up on signage and in bold graphic layouts.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a lighthearted, storybook sensibility. Its gentle unevenness and rounded weight give it an inviting, human presence that feels cheerful rather than formal or authoritative.
The design appears intended to mimic confident hand-lettered print with a smooth, rounded marker feel—balancing strong presence with approachable softness. Its controlled irregularities suggest an aim for personality and warmth while staying readable in short passages.
Numerals follow the same soft, hand-rendered logic, with rounded curves and slightly varied proportions that keep the set cohesive. In text, the font maintains strong color and clear word shapes, with a casual cadence that prioritizes charm over strict uniformity.