Print Kikug 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, posters, packaging, social graphics, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, approachable, handmade feel, approachability, casual display, cheerful tone, rounded, soft, hand-drawn, bouncy, quirky.
A lively hand-drawn print with rounded terminals, smooth curves, and slightly irregular stroke shapes that mimic marker or brush-pen lettering. Letterforms are compact and tall-leaning, with gentle wobble in verticals and subtly uneven joins that create a natural rhythm. Bowls and counters are generally open and simple, while stems and curves maintain a consistent, soft-edged silhouette; occasional quirky details (like loopier descenders and varied diagonals) add character without sacrificing clarity.
Well suited to short-to-medium display text where a friendly handmade feel is desirable—children’s and educational materials, playful posters, craft branding, casual packaging, and social media graphics. It also works for quotes, invitations, and product labels when you want warmth and personality over formality.
The overall tone is warm, upbeat, and informal, leaning toward a kid-friendly, crafty personality. Its bouncy rhythm and soft edges feel conversational and human, giving text a cheerful, handmade presence rather than a polished corporate voice.
Designed to deliver an approachable, hand-lettered print look with dependable readability and a touch of whimsy. The goal appears to be a consistent, easy-to-set informal alphabet that retains natural imperfections for charm and authenticity.
Capitals read cleanly with simple construction and rounded corners, while lowercase forms introduce more personality through looped ascenders/descenders and lively curves. Numerals follow the same friendly, drawn-by-hand logic and stay legible at display sizes, with a consistent, slightly quirky cadence across the set.