Print Karod 12 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, posters, packaging, classroom materials, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, youthful, approachability, handmade feel, easy reading, playful tone, rounded, bouncy, chunky, soft, informal.
A rounded, hand-drawn print with thick, even strokes and softly blunted terminals. Forms are simplified and open, with a gently bouncy baseline feel created by subtle irregularities in curves and joins. Counters are generous and mostly circular, and overall construction favors smooth, bulb-like shapes over sharp corners; diagonals and junctions stay sturdy and compact, keeping the color dense and consistent in text.
This style suits short-to-medium text where warmth and informality are desirable—children’s materials, craft or hobby branding, friendly packaging, social graphics, and upbeat posters. It also works well for headlines, labels, and callouts where its bold, rounded letterforms can carry visual personality without needing additional decoration.
The font reads as cheerful and approachable, with a cozy, homemade character. Its soft geometry and lightly imperfect rhythm give it a playful, kid-friendly tone that feels conversational rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic a neat hand-printed marker or brush-pen feel, prioritizing approachability and clarity. Its simplified shapes and rounded weight aim to deliver a fun, accessible voice for casual communication and lighthearted branding.
Uppercase shapes lean toward rounded display proportions, while lowercase maintains a simple, legible handwritten structure. Numerals follow the same soft, chunky logic, with clear silhouettes and minimal detail, supporting quick recognition in informal settings.