Print Lakos 1 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s media, stickers, playful, whimsical, friendly, cartoonish, bubbly, approachability, humor, attention, handmade, rounded, blobby, soft terminals, chunky, organic.
A chunky, rounded display face with soft, blobby contours and a hand-drawn irregularity that keeps letterforms lively without becoming chaotic. Strokes are consistently heavy with minimal contrast, and terminals tend to end in bulb-like swelling or tapered, ink-like blobs rather than crisp cuts. Counters are small and often teardrop-shaped, and curves dominate throughout, giving many forms a slightly inflated silhouette. Widths vary by glyph, and spacing feels open enough to keep the dense strokes readable at larger sizes.
This font works well for display typography such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and playful branding where a friendly, hand-drawn feel is desired. It’s especially fitting for children’s content, comics-inspired graphics, party materials, and punchy callouts on social media. Use generous sizing and comfortable tracking to preserve clarity in the tight counters.
The overall tone is upbeat and humorous, with a casual, kid-friendly energy. Its squishy shapes and uneven “marker” rhythm suggest warmth and approachability rather than formality, making text feel informal and animated.
The design intention appears to be an informal, hand-rendered display style that prioritizes personality and approachability over precision. Its heavy, rounded strokes and bubbly terminals are tuned to feel fun, energetic, and immediately legible in bold, attention-grabbing applications.
Uppercase and lowercase maintain a consistent playful construction, with simplified, rounded geometry and distinctive bulb terminals that create a recognizable texture across words. Numerals match the same soft, heavy style and read as friendly, sign-like figures. The face appears best suited to short settings where its expressive silhouettes can carry the message.