Print Idpy 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pero' by Dharma Type, 'Menco' by Kvant, 'DIN Next Rounded' by Monotype, 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font, and 'Coben' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: kids branding, packaging, posters, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, kidlike, bouncy, playful display, handmade feel, friendly tone, informal branding, youth appeal, rounded, blobby, soft, chunky, hand-drawn.
A rounded, hand-drawn display face with thick, softly swelling strokes and generously curved terminals. Letterforms are simplified and slightly irregular, with a lively baseline and variable character widths that create an organic rhythm. Counters are open and often asymmetrical, and many joins and diagonals show a brushed or marker-like taper, reinforcing the drawn-by-hand construction. Overall spacing reads roomy and forgiving, favoring clarity over precision.
Best suited for short-form settings where warmth and personality matter: children’s products, playful branding, snack or craft packaging, posters, book covers, classroom materials, stickers, and social graphics. It performs especially well in large sizes and simple color palettes where the rounded silhouettes can carry the design.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a humorous, whimsical energy that feels informal and conversational. Its soft, blobby shapes evoke a crafty, kid-friendly character while still staying legible at headline sizes. The unevenness reads as intentional and personable rather than rough.
The design appears intended to mimic confident marker lettering—casual, rounded, and deliberately imperfect—to deliver an approachable display voice. Its emphasis is on charm, friendliness, and quick readability rather than typographic rigidity or text-length economy.
Uppercase forms tend to feel sturdy and blocky, while the lowercase shows more bounce and idiosyncratic shapes (notably in single-stem letters and rounded bowls). Numerals follow the same soft, hand-rendered logic, with friendly proportions and minimal angularity.