Print Kimov 4 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s media, packaging, posters, headlines, craft branding, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, approachability, handmade feel, high legibility, cheerful tone, informal display, rounded, chunky, bouncy, soft terminals, monoline.
A rounded, monoline handwritten print with thick, even strokes and softly blunted terminals. Letterforms lean toward simplified geometry—single-storey lowercase, open counters, and gentle curves—while maintaining a lively, slightly uneven rhythm typical of drawn lettering. Proportions are compact with short extenders, and widths vary subtly from glyph to glyph, giving words a bouncy texture. Figures are simple and approachable, with the same soft, heavy stroke weight as the letters for consistent color in lines of text.
Best suited to short-to-medium text where an approachable voice is needed: children’s titles, playful packaging, café or craft branding, posters, and casual signage. It also works well for pull quotes and social graphics where a bold handwritten feel should remain highly legible at a glance.
The overall tone is warm and informal, reading like a confident marker or felt-tip note. Its chunky curves and relaxed shapes feel kid-friendly and upbeat, with a touch of whimsy that keeps it from looking corporate or rigid.
The font appears intended to deliver a readable, marker-like handwritten print that feels personable and fun while staying clear in display settings. Its softened terminals and steady stroke weight aim for an inviting, non-intimidating presence rather than formal refinement.
Capitals are clean and legible with rounded joins, while lowercase forms emphasize friendliness through open shapes and soft bowls. The design favors clarity over precision, using small idiosyncrasies in curves and spacing to reinforce a hand-drawn character.