Print Kaniv 1 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s, packaging, posters, stickers, crafts, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, bouncy, approachability, handmade feel, cheerful display, informal clarity, rounded, chunky, soft, cartoonish, informal.
A rounded, marker-like handwritten print with thick monoline strokes and softly blunted terminals. Letterforms are built from simple curves and slightly uneven stroke widths that suggest hand pressure, with a gentle wobble and open counters that keep the texture readable. Proportions skew broad and spacious, with loose spacing and a lively baseline that gives words a buoyant rhythm. Numerals and capitals follow the same simplified, friendly construction, emphasizing smooth curves over sharp joins.
Well-suited to children’s materials, playful branding, packaging, posters, and short headlines where an informal handmade voice is desired. It also works for labels, stickers, invitations, and craft-oriented designs that benefit from a friendly, high-contrast-in-size presence rather than typographic refinement in long text.
The font communicates an upbeat, approachable tone—casual and kid-friendly without feeling messy. Its soft, chunky shapes evoke doodles, classroom notes, and cheerful handmade signage, making it feel warm and personable rather than formal or precise.
The design appears intended to mimic an easy, confident hand-printed marker style—prioritizing warmth, approachability, and instant legibility over strict geometry. It aims to deliver a cheerful display texture that feels human and spontaneous while staying consistent enough for repeated use across branding and casual messaging.
Distinctive details include rounded bowls, simplified diagonals, and slightly irregular joins that add charm while maintaining consistent overall color. The forms favor clarity at display sizes, with generous interior space and minimal sharp corners.