Print Kelan 9 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids, headlines, branding, playful, friendly, casual, cheerful, approachable, approachability, handmade feel, display impact, youthful tone, clarity, rounded, bouncy, chunky, soft terminals, hand-drawn.
A rounded, hand-drawn print style with thick, low-contrast strokes and softly blunted terminals. Letterforms lean toward simple geometric bowls and open counters, with a slightly bouncy baseline feel created by uneven widths and subtly varied internal shapes. Curves are generous and smooth, joins are simplified, and the overall texture reads as solid and even at display sizes, with clear silhouettes and minimal fine detail.
Best suited for short to medium-length display text where a friendly, informal voice is desirable—such as posters, packaging, playful branding, classroom materials, and social graphics. It can also work for pull quotes or section headings in casual editorial layouts when generous spacing is available.
The tone is upbeat and personable, suggesting informal communication and a lighthearted, kid-friendly sensibility. Its soft corners and buoyant rhythm give it a warm, comic energy without becoming chaotic or overly quirky.
The design appears intended to mimic confident marker or brush-pen printing while keeping forms consistent and readable. Its simplified construction and rounded weight distribution prioritize charm and clarity over precision, making it effective for approachable, personality-driven typography.
Uppercase forms are broad and rounded, while the lowercase maintains the same thick, soft-stroked logic for a cohesive mixed-case voice. Numerals are similarly bulbous and friendly, emphasizing legibility through large, open shapes and uncomplicated construction.