Print Tena 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, greeting cards, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, chunky, handmade charm, approachability, display impact, informal voice, playfulness, rounded, bouncy, hand-drawn, soft corners, lively.
A chunky, hand-drawn print face with rounded terminals and softly irregular outlines that mimic marker or brush lettering. Strokes are consistently heavy with gentle swelling and tapering, and curves dominate the construction, giving counters an oval, slightly lopsided feel. Proportions are lively rather than rigid: caps are broad and simplified, lowercase forms are compact with a straightforward single-storey a, and overall spacing reads open and easy despite the dense stroke weight. The texture is intentionally uneven, with subtle wobble in stems and bowls that keeps repeated shapes from feeling mechanically identical.
Well suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, stickers, and playful packaging where a friendly handmade voice is desired. It also works nicely for children’s materials, casual branding, invitations, and display copy that benefits from a bold, approachable presence.
The tone is warm, informal, and approachable, with a comedic, kid-friendly energy. Its bouncy rhythm and softened shapes feel conversational and handmade, suggesting spontaneity and lightheartedness rather than precision or formality.
The design appears intended to deliver an unmistakably handmade, soft-edged display look that feels like thick marker lettering. It prioritizes charm, personality, and immediate visual impact over strict consistency, creating a lively texture that stands out in expressive, informal communication.
At text sizes the heavy strokes and simplified interior spaces can start to close up, so it reads best when given comfortable size and line spacing. The numerals follow the same rounded, hand-drawn logic, staying legible while maintaining the font’s quirky, organic texture.