Print Gekif 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, kids, social, playful, handmade, friendly, quirky, casual, handmade feel, approachability, playfulness, informality, chunky, rounded, bouncy, wonky, inked.
A chunky, hand-drawn print style with rounded forms and slightly irregular contours that mimic marker or brush lettering. Strokes are heavy and mostly uniform, with subtly wobbly edges and occasional tapering at joins that create a lively, imperfect texture. Proportions are compact with tight counters and a bouncy baseline feel; widths vary by character, giving the alphabet an organic rhythm. Terminals are generally soft rather than sharp, and curves (C, O, S) read as inflated and friendly while verticals maintain a sturdy, blocky presence.
Best suited to short-to-medium headlines, posters, packaging, stickers, and social graphics where a friendly handmade flavor is desirable. It can work for children’s materials, casual event promos, and playful branding, and is most effective when given comfortable tracking and generous line spacing.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a humorous, kid-friendly energy. Its deliberate roughness and unevenness signal a handcrafted, personal voice rather than a polished corporate one, making text feel approachable and slightly mischievous.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of hand-lettered print with a bold, high-impact silhouette. Its goal is legibility with personality—prioritizing charm, warmth, and a handcrafted texture over geometric precision.
The texture becomes more noticeable in longer passages, where the irregular edges create a consistent “inked” color and a casual cadence. Numerals follow the same hand-cut, rounded construction, keeping the set cohesive for short numeric callouts.