Print Kodad 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Futura' and 'Futura Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Futura Futuris' and 'Futura PT' by ParaType, 'Merendina' by Resistenza, 'Graham' by T-26, and 'Futura Round' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: children’s media, packaging, posters, social graphics, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, kidlike, approachability, playfulness, handmade feel, informality, display impact, rounded, soft, chunky, bubbly, hand-drawn.
A rounded, hand-drawn print style with heavy, blobby strokes and softly tapered terminals. Letterforms are simplified and slightly irregular, with a lively baseline and small differences in width from glyph to glyph that emphasize an organic, marker-like rhythm. Counters are generally open and circular, and curves dominate over straight geometry, giving the set a bouncy, approachable silhouette. Numerals and capitals share the same chunky, softened construction for a consistent, informal texture.
Works best for short-to-medium display copy where its friendly, hand-drawn character can be a feature—such as children’s books, classroom materials, playful packaging, event posters, and casual social or web graphics. It can also support brand marks or labels that want an approachable, homemade feel.
The overall tone is warm, upbeat, and informal, with a gentle cartoon energy that feels conversational rather than formal. Its uneven, hand-rendered character reads as personable and lighthearted, making it well suited to cheerful messaging and playful branding.
The design appears intended to mimic an easy, rounded marker print with deliberate irregularities, prioritizing charm and approachability over typographic precision. Its simplified forms and soft edges aim to create a welcoming, playful voice that stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Spacing appears generous and the shapes are intentionally imprecise, which helps avoid stiffness but can make long passages feel busy at smaller sizes. The punctuation shown (e.g., period, apostrophe) follows the same rounded, simplified approach, maintaining the casual voice across text.