Print Kalon 16 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, signage, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, approachable, handmade feel, cheerful tone, high impact, easy readability, rounded, bouncy, chunky, soft terminals, hand-drawn.
A compact, hand-drawn print style with sturdy, even stroke weight and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are simple and legible, with slightly irregular curves and joins that create a lively rhythm without breaking consistency. Counters are relatively small and shapes are plump—especially in bowls and shoulders—while verticals stay straight and stable. The overall texture is dense and bold-looking, with gentle wobble and subtle asymmetry that reads as intentionally handmade rather than mechanical.
Works well for headlines, posters, and short bursts of copy where a friendly, handmade feel is desired. It suits packaging, labels, classroom materials, children’s content, and casual branding that benefits from warmth and approachability. For longer paragraphs, it’s best used at moderate sizes where the dense texture remains clear.
The tone is cheerful and informal, like marker lettering used for quick notes or kid-friendly signage. Its rounded shapes and bouncy proportions give it a warm, lighthearted voice, while the solid weight keeps it confident and attention-getting. The personality leans whimsical and conversational rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic confident marker or brush-pen printing with a controlled, uniform stroke. It prioritizes immediate readability and charm over precision, using rounded geometry and small irregularities to communicate a human touch. The result is a sturdy, upbeat display face that stays coherent across letters and figures.
Uppercase forms are clean and straightforward, while lowercase adds more character through single-story structures and playful curves (notably in letters like a, g, and y). Numerals follow the same rounded, hand-drawn logic and feel cohesive in mixed text. Spacing appears comfortable in the sample text, supporting readable lines at display and short-text sizes.