Print Kurup 13 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, crafts, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, approachability, handmade warmth, display impact, informality, rounded, blobby, brushy, soft, chunky.
A heavy, rounded hand-drawn print with soft, blobby stroke endings and subtly uneven contours that keep the texture human. Strokes are generally monoline in feel with gentle swelling at curves, producing a warm, brushy mass rather than crisp geometry. Letterforms are compact and slightly irregular in width, with generous counters and simplified internal shapes that stay open at display sizes. The overall rhythm is bouncy and informal, with small variations in curve tension and terminal shapes across the set.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, stickers, and packaging where its chunky, handmade presence can carry the tone. It also works well for kid-oriented materials, casual branding, and craft or DIY-themed projects where an intentionally informal voice is desired. For longer passages, it’s most effective at larger sizes with comfortable line spacing.
The font reads as cheerful and approachable, with a comedic, homespun charm. Its chunky, soft shapes and uneven hand pressure give it a friendly voice that feels conversational rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly handwritten look with strong silhouettes and an intentionally imperfect, human finish. Its emphasis on rounded forms and soft terminals suggests a goal of warmth and approachability over precision.
Capitals are especially rounded and simplified, creating strong silhouette recognition, while lowercase maintains a lively, handwritten cadence. The figures share the same chunky construction and soft terminals, supporting consistent use in short numeric callouts and labels.