Print Kykon 6 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, branding, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, approachability, handmade feel, cheerfulness, display impact, rounded, bubbly, soft, chunky, cartoonish.
A rounded, marker-like print face with thick, softly blunted terminals and gently irregular curves that mimic hand-drawn lettering. Strokes keep an even weight with minimal modulation, while counters are compact and slightly uneven, giving a dense, punchy texture. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with subtle wobble in bowls and joints; overall spacing feels open enough for readability despite the heavy shapes. Numerals and capitals follow the same buoyant geometry, with simplified forms and generous rounding throughout.
Well suited for short-to-medium display text where warmth and personality are desired, such as children’s publishing, playful brand identities, product packaging, stickers, posters, and event promos. It can also work for UI accents or labels when a friendly, hand-lettered feel is more important than strict typographic neutrality.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a lighthearted, kid-friendly energy. Its slightly imperfect rhythm and puffy forms read as informal and personable, suggesting handmade signage or playful messaging rather than formal editorial typography.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-drawn print lettering in a sturdy, highly legible form. By combining rounded corners, simplified structures, and mild irregularity, it aims to feel human and upbeat while still holding together as a consistent display alphabet.
Round dots (notably on i/j) and softly hooked or bent strokes add character, while diagonals (K, V, W, X) stay thick and cushioned rather than sharp. The set maintains a consistent softness across cases, helping headings feel cohesive even when mixing uppercase and lowercase.