Print Kerus 7 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, craft branding, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, storybook, human warmth, informal display, handmade charm, approachable tone, rounded, brushy, bouncy, organic, soft terminals.
A lively handwritten print with an italic lean and softly rounded, brush-like strokes. Letterforms show gentle modulation and slightly irregular curves, creating a natural rhythm without looking messy. Terminals tend to be bulbous or tapered, and counters are open and generous, helping the shapes stay clear at display sizes. Proportions are compact with a short x-height and a subtly variable character width that adds to the hand-drawn cadence.
Well-suited for short to medium-length display text where personality matters: children’s and family-oriented publishing, playful packaging, posters, invitations, and greeting cards. It can also work for casual brand marks and headings where a friendly, handmade tone is desired.
The overall tone is warm, informal, and cheerful, evoking classroom notes, craft projects, and lighthearted editorial display. Its bouncy motion and soft finishing give it a friendly, approachable personality with a hint of whimsy.
The design appears intended to capture the ease of quick, confident hand lettering—clean enough for clear reading, but irregular enough to feel personal and spontaneous. Its slanted stance and soft terminals emphasize motion and charm over strict typographic precision.
Capitals are simple and rounded rather than rigid, and the numerals keep the same drawn-with-a-pen feel, with smooth curves and easy readability. The texture is consistent across the alphabet, with small natural inconsistencies that maintain authenticity while preserving legibility.