Print Tara 16 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s media, posters, packaging, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, handmade feel, approachability, informal display, youthful tone, rounded, chunky, bouncy, soft terminals, cartoony.
A chunky, hand-drawn print with rounded forms and softly blunted terminals. Strokes are consistently heavy with a slightly uneven, marker-like edge that gives each glyph a human rhythm. Proportions are compact with small counters and tight apertures, while letter widths vary subtly for an organic, drawn-on-the-fly feel. The uppercase is simple and open, and the lowercase maintains a lively bounce; numerals are similarly stout and informal, favoring clarity over strict geometric consistency.
Works well for playful headlines, kids-oriented materials, casual posters, and packaging where an informal, hand-lettered voice is desirable. It’s best suited to short-to-medium text settings such as titles, callouts, labels, and social graphics rather than long, continuous reading.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a lighthearted, cartoonish energy. Its imperfect edges and buoyant shapes read as personable and kid-friendly rather than formal or technical.
The font appears intended to simulate quick, confident hand-lettering with a thick marker or brush pen—prioritizing friendliness, immediacy, and visual personality over strict typographic precision.
Spacing appears comfortable and forgiving, helping the dense shapes stay legible in short phrases. The design leans on rounded silhouettes and simplified details, making it feel especially natural in display sizes where the hand-made texture can be appreciated.