Print Gelev 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Aaux Next Comp' by Positype, 'Ordina' by Schriftlabor, and 'Nu Sans' by Typecalism Foundryline (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, children’s, social media, headlines, playful, friendly, handmade, casual, quirky, handmade feel, approachability, display impact, casual branding, rounded, blobby, soft terminals, compact, chunky.
A compact, heavy handwritten print with softly rounded corners and subtly uneven contours that preserve a drawn-by-hand feel. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with gentle swelling and slight wobble that creates an organic rhythm rather than strict geometric precision. Counters are generous for the weight, and terminals tend to end in blunt, softened edges; curves (C, O, S) read as smooth but not perfectly circular. Overall proportions are tight and efficient, with simplified constructions that keep forms clear at display sizes.
Best suited to short-to-medium headlines where personality is desired: posters, playful branding, packaging, stickers, and social graphics. It can work for brief blocks of copy at larger sizes, especially in casual contexts, but its heavy texture and tight proportions are most effective in display applications.
The lettering conveys an approachable, lighthearted tone—like marker or brush lettering refined into a consistent set. Its mild irregularities and softened shapes feel friendly and informal, suggesting warmth and personality rather than formality or restraint.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly handwritten print look with dependable consistency, balancing legibility with an intentionally imperfect, hand-drawn texture for approachable branding and display typography.
The set keeps a consistent weight and texture across caps, lowercase, and numerals, while allowing small variations that add charm. Descenders and ascenders are straightforward and sturdy, and punctuation in the sample text blends in without calling attention to itself, supporting a cohesive “handmade” texture in longer lines.