Print Usmaf 9 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, greeting cards, children’s, social media, playful, handmade, quirky, casual, friendly, handmade feel, informal branding, compact display, playful tone, monoline, rounded, bouncy, tall, whimsical.
A tall, narrow handwritten print with a loose, marker-like stroke and gently rounded terminals. Letterforms are mostly unconnected with a lively, irregular baseline and subtly varying stroke pressure that creates a natural, drawn rhythm. Proportions are condensed and vertical, with long ascenders/descenders and compact lowercase bodies, while widths and counters fluctuate slightly from glyph to glyph for an organic feel. Numerals follow the same slim, hand-drawn construction, with simple shapes and occasional playful curvature.
Well-suited for short headlines, posters, packaging callouts, greeting cards, and playful branding where a handwritten personality is desired. It can also work for quotes and social media graphics, especially when set with generous tracking and line spacing to let the narrow, tall forms breathe.
The overall tone is lighthearted and approachable, leaning toward quirky and whimsical rather than formal. Its narrow, upright posture reads energetic and chatty, suggesting a personal note or handmade label. The small inconsistencies and bouncy rhythm reinforce an informal, human touch.
The design appears intended to capture a casual, hand-lettered print that feels personal and slightly whimsical. Its condensed verticality helps fit more characters into tight spaces while keeping an energetic, friendly voice for display and informal copy.
Capitals are expressive and slightly idiosyncratic, standing out as display-friendly forms, while the lowercase maintains a readable print rhythm at moderate sizes. Curved strokes show gentle wobble and tapering, giving the face a marker/brush-pen texture without becoming cursive.