Print Ninep 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, craft branding, playful, handmade, storybook, friendly, casual, handmade charm, friendly voice, casual display, human texture, rounded, organic, brushy, lively, quirky.
A lively hand-drawn print with rounded, slightly blunted terminals and a gently uneven stroke that mimics marker or brush lettering. Letterforms keep an upright stance but show subtle wobble in curves and verticals, with softly irregular contours that create a natural rhythm. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with generous bowls and open counters; curves tend to be full and buoyant, while joins and corners are lightly smoothed rather than sharply constructed. Numerals follow the same informal logic, with simple shapes and modest asymmetries that reinforce the handmade character.
This font works well for short-to-medium text where a human, playful tone is desired—such as children’s materials, casual packaging, invitations, and display copy on posters or social graphics. It’s best used at sizes where the subtle stroke irregularities and rounded terminals can contribute texture without reducing clarity.
The overall tone is warm, informal, and lightly whimsical, suggesting a friendly voice rather than a polished corporate one. Its imperfect edges and bouncy forms give it a personable, approachable feel suited to expressive, conversational typography.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of informal hand printing in a consistent, usable font, balancing legibility with an intentionally organic, handcrafted texture. Its varied shapes and softened endings aim to keep text feeling spontaneous and friendly rather than rigid or engineered.
Capital letters are especially rounded and display noticeable individuality, while lowercase maintains readability through clear silhouettes and open apertures. The texture on a line of text is intentionally uneven, creating a soft, crafted color that reads more like hand lettering than mechanical type.