Print Kogen 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Brightly Stories' by Graphicxell, 'Arial' and 'Arial Nova' by Monotype, 'Lyu Lin' by Stefan Stoychev, 'Aksioma' by Zafara Studios, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids media, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, chunky, casual, kidlike, handmade feel, friendly impact, playful display, casual voice, rounded, blobby, soft, bouncy, imperfect.
A heavy, rounded handwritten print with thick, blobby strokes and softly irregular contours. Terminals are generally rounded and the stroke edges wobble slightly, giving a drawn-by-hand texture rather than geometric precision. Counters are small and often asymmetric, and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, creating a lively, uneven rhythm. The overall silhouette is compact and stout, with simplified forms and minimal internal detailing.
Works best for display use such as posters, playful branding, packaging, social graphics, and children’s materials where a friendly, handmade voice is desired. It also suits short headlines, labels, and callouts that benefit from bold, soft shapes and an informal rhythm.
The font feels warm, humorous, and approachable, with a handcrafted charm that reads as informal and lighthearted. Its bouncy shapes and soft corners suggest a kid-friendly tone suited to playful, casual messaging rather than formal text.
The design appears intended to mimic thick marker or brush lettering in an unconnected print style, prioritizing personality and warmth over strict uniformity. Its simplified, rounded forms aim to deliver strong visual impact with a casual, hand-drawn feel.
At larger sizes the texture and wobble become a defining feature, while in smaller settings the tight counters and heavy weight can reduce clarity. The numerals and capitals share the same rounded, hand-inked character, keeping the set visually consistent for short, attention-grabbing phrases.