Print Kodir 16 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shelf' by 21Type, 'Droid Sans' by Ascender, 'FF Kievit' by FontFont, 'Marat Sans' by Ludwig Type, 'Acorde' by Willerstorfer, and 'Cielo' by Wilton Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: kids, posters, packaging, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, youthful, hand-drawn charm, approachability, informal display, playful branding, rounded, chunky, soft terminals, bouncy rhythm, uneven baseline.
A chunky, rounded hand-drawn style with thick, even strokes and softly blunted terminals. Letterforms lean on simple geometric cores (notably the round bowls) but are intentionally irregular, with slightly wobbly contours and varied internal counters that create a lively, homemade texture. Proportions are compact with generous stroke weight, and the set shows mild glyph-to-glyph width variation, producing a bouncy rhythm in words and a subtly uneven baseline. The lowercase is simple and legible with single-storey forms, while caps are broad and open with friendly apertures.
Best suited to short to medium-length display copy where personality matters: kids-oriented materials, playful posters, product packaging, labels, stickers, invitations, and social graphics. It can also work for emphasis in editorial layouts when paired with a calmer text face.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, evoking marker lettering, classroom posters, and lighthearted DIY signage. Its irregularities read as deliberate and personable, giving copy a warm, informal voice rather than a polished corporate one.
Designed to mimic confident, rounded hand lettering—prioritizing friendliness, immediacy, and visual charm over strict uniformity. The consistent stroke weight and softened shapes aim for high-impact readability while keeping an informal, human touch.
Round characters (O, Q, 0) are notably full and soft, and joins/corners tend to be cushioned rather than sharp, reinforcing the gentle, cartoon-like feel. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic with bold silhouettes and simple construction that matches the alphabet well.