Print Lokaw 16 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s media, packaging, posters, craft branding, social graphics, friendly, playful, casual, handmade, approachable, handwritten clarity, friendly tone, informal signage, personal note, rounded, soft, bouncy, loose, monoline.
A casual hand-drawn print with monoline strokes and gently rounded terminals. Letterforms are simplified and slightly irregular, with small, natural-looking deviations in curve smoothness and stem alignment that keep the texture human. Proportions are compact and somewhat condensed, with open counters and a clean, uncluttered rhythm; diagonals and bowls feel softly inflated rather than geometric. Ascenders and descenders are modest, and the figures follow the same informal, slightly bouncy construction as the letters.
This style works well where an approachable, handmade voice is desired—children’s and educational materials, casual packaging, café or boutique signage, posters, and social or blog graphics. It also suits short-to-medium copy when you want legibility with a friendly, informal texture.
The overall tone is warm and easygoing, like neat marker lettering on a note or handmade sign. Its mild quirkiness reads cheerful and informal without becoming chaotic, giving text a personable, conversational feel.
The design appears intended to capture the clarity of printed handwriting—readable at a glance, but with enough organic irregularity to feel personal and crafted rather than mechanically uniform.
Capital shapes lean toward simple, sign-like construction, while lowercase maintains a consistent handwritten logic with single-storey forms and rounded joins. The punctuation and numerals match the same steady stroke and friendly curvature, supporting cohesive setting in short passages.