Print Kilan 12 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, packaging, posters, headlines, signage, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, quirky, hand-lettered feel, approachability, informality, high impact, rounded, chunky, soft, bouncy, cartoonish.
A chunky, hand-drawn print style with rounded terminals and softly squared curves. Strokes stay fairly even in thickness, with gentle swelling and slight wobble that preserves a marker-like, handmade rhythm. Counters are compact and shapes are simplified, giving letters a sturdy silhouette; widths vary from glyph to glyph, and spacing reads a bit loose and airy in text. The uppercase set is tall and simplified, while the lowercase includes single-storey forms and small, clean joins-free construction typical of informal print lettering.
Best suited to short to medium text where personality matters: children’s and family-oriented branding, playful packaging, event posters, casual signage, and friendly editorial headlines. It can also work for pull quotes or captions when a warm, informal voice is desired.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a casual, kid-friendly warmth. Its slightly imperfect stroke edges and bouncy proportions add a personable, homegrown charm rather than a formal or technical feel.
The design appears intended to mimic confident hand-lettered print made with a thick marker, prioritizing friendliness and immediacy over strict geometric precision. Its simplified forms and sturdy weight aim for quick recognition and a cheerful, approachable presence.
Round dots on i/j, soft shoulders, and curved diagonals contribute to a gentle, non-threatening texture. Numerals follow the same simplified, hand-rendered logic, with clear shapes and consistent weight that keeps them visually cohesive in mixed copy.