Print Kalar 13 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, greeting cards, playful, friendly, casual, kidlike, bubbly, handmade charm, approachability, informal display, playful voice, rounded, chunky, soft, quirky, naive.
A chunky, rounded handwritten print with softly swollen strokes and consistently blunted terminals. Letterforms are built from simple, slightly wobbly curves and straight-ish stems, giving a deliberately drawn-by-hand rhythm rather than geometric precision. Counters are generally open and generous (notably in C, O, P, R), with occasional teardrop-like joins and mild asymmetries that add character. Proportions vary subtly from glyph to glyph, and the numerals share the same buoyant, simplified construction for a cohesive texture in text.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where a friendly handmade voice is desired—children’s publishing, playful branding, craft packaging, invitations, and informal posters. It can work for brief paragraphs when a bold, cozy texture is acceptable, but it will be most effective in headings, callouts, and large captions.
The overall tone is warm, approachable, and lightly whimsical, like marker lettering used for notes, labels, or classroom materials. Its unevenness reads as human and cheerful rather than polished or corporate, emphasizing friendliness and informality.
The design appears intended to mimic casual hand lettering with a marker-like fullness, prioritizing charm and approachability over strict regularity. Its rounded construction and gentle wobble aim to deliver an easygoing, fun presence in display typography.
In continuous text the heavy, rounded strokes create a strong color on the page, while the irregular rhythm keeps it from feeling mechanical. The punctuation and dots are rounded and prominent, reinforcing the soft, cartoon-like voice.