Print Kalep 11 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, approachable, handmade warmth, casual readability, playful tone, friendly branding, rounded, chunky, soft terminals, bouncy baseline, hand-drawn.
A chunky, rounded hand-drawn print with thick, low-contrast strokes and softly tapered terminals. Letterforms are simplified and slightly irregular, with a lively, bouncy rhythm and gently inconsistent widths that reinforce the handmade feel. Counters are open and generous, curves are emphasized over sharp corners, and the overall texture is dark and even at text sizes, with clear separation between unconnected characters.
Best suited to short-to-medium text where a playful, handmade voice is desired: children’s materials, packaging and labels, event posters, classroom resources, social media graphics, and casual branding. It can also work for emphasis text or pull quotes when you want an approachable, human texture.
The font reads as cheerful and informal, with a kid-friendly warmth and a lighthearted, everyday tone. Its wobbly, marker-like construction feels personable and relaxed, making text seem conversational rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic a bold felt-tip or marker print—prioritizing friendliness, quick readability, and a distinctly hand-made personality. Its controlled irregularities and rounded construction suggest a goal of charm and warmth over precision and neutrality.
Uppercase shapes lean toward rounded, cartoon-like geometry (notably in bowls and shoulders), while lowercase forms remain simple and readable with single-storey constructions where expected. Numerals match the same soft, hand-rendered logic, keeping strokes consistent and friendly rather than rigidly geometric.