Print Etku 13 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ricardo' by Bureau Roffa, 'Mr Eaves XL Modern' by Emigre, 'JAF Domus Titling' by Just Another Foundry, and 'MC Qacho Checko' by Maulana Creative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, kids media, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, quirky, handmade feel, approachability, informal impact, playful branding, rounded, chunky, brushy, textured, soft-cornered.
A chunky, rounded display face with heavy strokes and gently irregular edges that suggest a marker or brush made print style. Forms are mostly monoline with subtle contrast coming from stroke pressure and roughened terminals rather than engineered modulation. Counters are generous and open, with simplified geometry and softened corners that keep letters readable at large sizes. Spacing feels roomy and the set maintains consistent weight while allowing small variations in width and contour that reinforce the hand-drawn rhythm.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, storefront signage, and playful packaging. It also works well for children’s materials, crafts, and social graphics where warmth and informality are desirable, while longer paragraphs may feel heavy due to the dense stroke weight and textured edges.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a slightly scruffy texture that reads as handmade rather than polished. It carries a comic, kid-friendly energy and a casual spontaneity suited to informal messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic bold hand-lettered print with a friendly, rounded skeleton and a lightly rough finish, prioritizing personality and approachability over strict geometric precision.
Uppercase and lowercase share a cohesive, rounded construction, and the numerals match the same chunky, brushed personality. The texture is most noticeable at terminals and along verticals, where edges look slightly torn or dry-brushed, adding character without fully sacrificing clarity.