Print Kokan 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, packaging, posters, headlines, labels, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, youthful, approachability, handmade charm, informal voice, display clarity, rounded, chunky, soft, bouncy, hand-drawn.
A compact, hand-drawn print with thick, rounded strokes and softly blunted terminals. Letterforms lean on simple geometric skeletons but keep an organic, slightly uneven rhythm, with small variations in widths and stroke shaping that reinforce a drawn-by-hand feel. Counters are generally open and uncomplicated, and the overall texture is dense and dark without sharp edges or noticeable contrast shifts.
Works best in short-to-medium display settings where a friendly, informal voice is needed, such as children’s materials, playful packaging, casual posters, stickers, and product labels. It can also suit social graphics and event titling where legibility and personality matter more than typographic precision at small sizes.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, reading like casual marker lettering meant to feel warm rather than formal. Its bouncy proportions and softened shapes give it a lighthearted, kid-friendly character with a touch of whimsy.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, hand-lettered print—simple, bold, and highly approachable—while keeping enough consistency to function reliably in headings and branded phrases.
Capitals are sturdy and attention-grabbing, while lowercase stays compact and tidy, helping the font keep an informal but controlled presence. Numerals match the same rounded, chunky construction, supporting consistent color in mixed alphanumeric settings.