Print Pekiv 1 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, craft branding, playful, hand-drawn, quirky, friendly, casual, handmade warmth, cheerful display, casual readability, whimsical tone, monoline feel, rounded, bouncy, loose, organic.
A casual hand-drawn print style with lightly irregular strokes and soft, rounded terminals. Letterforms are generally narrow and upright, with a lively baseline and uneven stroke modulation that feels inked rather than mechanically geometric. Curves are open and slightly wobblier than the straights, and counters tend to be generous, giving the alphabet an airy rhythm despite the condensed proportions. The overall texture is consistent but intentionally imperfect, with subtle variation in widths and joins that reinforces the handmade character.
This style works best for short to medium text where a friendly, handmade impression is desired—such as children’s materials, craft or boutique packaging, cafe menus, event posters, and greeting cards. It can also serve well for headings, pull quotes, and social graphics where personality matters more than strict typographic uniformity.
The font reads as warm and approachable, with a whimsical, storybook tone. Its gentle wobble and rounded shapes give it a humorous, informal voice that feels personal and conversational rather than formal or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic neat hand lettering: readable, upbeat, and informal, with just enough irregularity to feel authentically drawn. It aims to provide a personable voice for display and casual text settings without connecting strokes or script-like flow.
Capitals are simple and readable, leaning on familiar skeletal shapes, while lowercase forms add more personality through uneven bowls, playful hooks, and occasional calligraphic flicks. Numerals follow the same drawn logic, with friendly curves and a slightly buoyant stance that keeps them cohesive in mixed text.