Pixel Kaho 13 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: game ui, pixel art, posters, headlines, logos, retro, arcade, techno, industrial, retro computing, screen ui, pixel aesthetic, high impact, blocky, angular, monoline, square, modular.
A modular, grid-built bitmap design with hard right angles and stepped diagonals. Strokes are consistently thick and monolinear, with squared terminals and crisp interior counters that read as rectangular cutouts. Letterforms lean on geometric construction and occasional pixel “stair-step” detailing at joins, giving curves (like in S and G) a faceted, quantized feel. Spacing and widths vary by character, producing a lively rhythm while retaining a strong, uniform texture in text.
This font performs best in display contexts where a pixel-grid aesthetic is desired, such as game interfaces, retro-themed graphics, splash screens, headings, and logo wordmarks. It also works well for short-to-medium text blocks in large sizes when you want an unmistakable bitmap presence and strong visual impact.
The overall tone is distinctly retro-digital, evoking arcade screens, early computer graphics, and utilitarian device lettering. Its chunky silhouettes and sharp corners feel technical and assertive, with a playful, game-like energy that suits pixel-era nostalgia.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic bitmap voice with sturdy, readable shapes and consistent stroke weight, prioritizing a screen-native, grid-locked look. Its construction favors clarity and character in digital-themed compositions over smooth curvature or typographic subtlety.
Lowercase forms are largely structural companions to the uppercase, keeping a squared, engineered look with simplified bowls and shoulders. Numerals follow the same rectilinear logic, staying highly geometric and display-forward rather than aiming for smooth, print-like curves.