Print Karay 16 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, youthful, whimsical, approachability, handmade charm, playful clarity, casual readability, rounded, soft, bubbly, hand-drawn, informal.
A rounded, hand-drawn print style with thick, even strokes and softened terminals throughout. Letterforms lean on simple geometric skeletons (circular bowls, straight stems) but are intentionally irregular in contour, with slightly wobbly curves and uneven joins that keep the texture lively. Counters are open and generous, spacing feels loose and airy, and the overall silhouette reads as chunky without becoming blocky. Numerals follow the same soft, marker-like construction, with smooth curves and simplified shapes.
It works well for short-to-medium text where a friendly, informal voice is desired—children’s materials, playful packaging, casual posters, classroom resources, and social media graphics. The heavy, rounded strokes also suit display sizes and high-contrast applications where a soft, approachable presence is needed.
The font conveys a warm, approachable tone that feels playful and lighthearted. Its imperfect, doodled rhythm suggests spontaneity and fun, making it feel more personal than a clean geometric sans. The chunky rounded forms add a gentle, kid-friendly friendliness without turning overly decorative.
The design appears intended to emulate a thick felt-tip or marker handwritten print, prioritizing warmth and personality over strict geometric precision. Its consistent stroke weight and rounded construction aim for clear, easy recognition while preserving a hand-made, cheerful texture.
The caps are broad and simple, while the lowercase retains a single-storey, handwritten logic and a consistent, rounded stroke finish. The overall color is dark and steady on the page, but the subtle shape variance keeps long text from feeling rigid.