Print Karod 16 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, kidlike, bubbly, approachability, warmth, simplicity, handmade feel, readability, rounded, soft, blunt terminals, chunky, informal.
A rounded, marker-like handprint with thick monoline strokes and soft, bulbous curves. Letterforms are simplified and open, with blunt terminals and gently uneven curves that preserve a drawn-by-hand feel while staying consistent across the set. Counters are generous, joins are smooth, and the overall silhouette reads as puffy and approachable rather than sharp or geometric. Spacing feels relaxed, with slightly irregular widths that add natural rhythm in words and paragraphs.
Well suited to children’s and family-oriented materials, playful branding, packaging, and casual signage. It performs best for headlines, short passages, and display settings where its friendly personality can lead; it can also work in brief body copy when ample size and spacing are available.
The font conveys an upbeat, welcoming tone with a lighthearted, youthful energy. Its soft shapes and bouncy rhythm suggest informality and friendliness, making text feel conversational and warm rather than authoritative or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic an easygoing, hand-drawn print style with a thick marker presence—prioritizing warmth, approachability, and quick readability over precision. Its consistent stroke weight and rounded construction aim to produce a cheerful, informal voice across both text and numerals.
Distinctive features include single-storey lowercase forms (notably a and g), a round, simple i/j dot, and numerals that match the same cushioned stroke logic. Capitals remain rounded and compact, helping headings feel bold without turning rigid, while the overall texture stays even enough for short blocks of text.