Print Taku 7 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra, 'Blooms' by DearType, 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'Avenir Next' and 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, and 'Genepi' by Santi Rey (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, kids, stickers, playful, friendly, bubbly, retro, casual, impact, approachability, humor, handmade, nostalgia, rounded, chunky, soft, quirky, cartoonish.
A heavy, rounded display face with compact proportions and soft corners throughout. Strokes are thick and largely monolinear, with slightly uneven, hand-drawn contours that create a lively rhythm rather than rigid geometric precision. Counters are tight and often irregularly shaped, while terminals tend to be blunted and bulb-like. The lowercase shows simple, single-storey constructions with a sturdy, blocky presence, and the overall spacing reads slightly snug, reinforcing the dense, punchy color on the page.
This font works best for bold headlines, poster titles, packaging callouts, and brand marks that want a friendly, hand-made feel. It’s particularly well-suited to children’s materials, casual signage, social graphics, and playful merchandise where impact and personality matter more than small-size readability.
The font conveys an upbeat, approachable tone with a cartoon-like warmth. Its chunky shapes and subtly wobbly outlines feel informal and human, suggesting humor and friendliness rather than seriousness. The overall impression leans nostalgic and playful, suited to attention-getting messaging with a lighthearted voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch with a soft, hand-drawn character—combining thick, rounded forms with slight irregularity to feel approachable and fun. It prioritizes expressive display presence and a casual voice over typographic neutrality.
In longer lines, the dense weight and tight counters create strong visual texture, making it most effective when set with generous size and breathing room. Numerals follow the same rounded, hefty construction, keeping the set visually consistent for headlines and short statements.