Print Islow 15 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Labours' by Akufadhl, 'Otter' by Hemphill Type, 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design, 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font, and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: children’s media, posters, packaging, logos, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, chunky, childlike, hand-drawn feel, approachability, playful impact, bold readability, rounded, soft, bouncy, cartoonish, imperfect.
A heavy, rounded display face with soft corners and an intentionally uneven, hand-drawn rhythm. Strokes are thick and mostly uniform, with subtle wobble and small variations in curve tension that keep letters feeling organic rather than geometric. Counters are compact and sometimes slightly irregular, and terminals end bluntly with pill-like rounding. Proportions are broadly squat with generous curves; ascenders and descenders are short-to-moderate, and the overall texture is dense and dark without sharp contrast or fine details.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, playful branding, kids’ products, packaging callouts, and headline treatments where warmth and informality are desired. It can also work for simple logos or badges that benefit from a bold, rounded, hand-rendered feel.
The font reads cheerful and approachable, like marker lettering or bold doodled signage. Its bouncy shapes and mild irregularities give it a personable, kid-friendly tone that feels informal and expressive rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic thick marker or brush-pen print lettering—clear and readable, but deliberately imperfect—delivering a lively, approachable voice for fun, everyday messaging.
In the sample text, the bold weight and rounded forms hold together well at headline sizes, while the darker massing and tight counters can make long passages feel heavy. Numerals match the same soft, hand-drawn construction, staying simple and highly legible with a friendly, cartoon-like presence.