Print Hekom 13 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids content, social media, playful, casual, friendly, handmade, lively, handmade feel, casual voice, playful display, friendly branding, brushy, rounded, bouncy, quirky, soft terminals.
A lively hand-drawn print face with a forward slant and a brush-like stroke that swells and tapers subtly. Letterforms are compact and slightly irregular, with rounded corners, soft terminals, and an elastic baseline rhythm that keeps the texture animated. Counters are generally open and simple, while joins and curves show natural marker/brush modulation rather than rigid geometry. Uppercase forms feel broad-shouldered and punchy, and the numerals share the same informal, slightly wobbly construction for a consistent overall color.
It works best for short-to-medium display settings where a personable tone is desired, such as posters, promotional headlines, packaging callouts, café menus, greeting-card style graphics, and social media imagery. It can also support playful editorial pull quotes where the informal texture is an asset.
The font conveys a warm, upbeat personality—casual and approachable, with a spontaneous handmade energy. Its bouncy rhythm and soft, rounded shapes read as friendly and informal rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush or marker lettering in a clean, readable print style, balancing bold presence with relaxed, hand-made irregularities. It prioritizes personality and energy over strict uniformity, aiming for an inviting, conversational voice.
Stroke endings often look gently blunted, and several glyphs show intentional variation in width and curvature, reinforcing an organic, drawn-on-paper feel. Spacing appears moderately tight, creating a dense, energetic word shape in longer lines of text.