Print Karut 1 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids, social, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, handmade feel, friendly display, casual tone, playful impact, rounded, brushy, chunky, bouncy, informal.
A rounded, marker-like handwritten print with thick, low-contrast strokes and soft terminals. Forms lean on simple geometry—open bowls, broad curves, and slightly flattened horizontals—while keeping an intentionally uneven, hand-drawn rhythm. Stroke joins are smooth and blobby in places, with occasional swelling and small irregularities that mimic pressure changes from a felt-tip or paint marker. Counters are generous, and spacing feels airy and slightly elastic, producing a bouncy line texture in text.
Works best for short-to-medium display text where its chunky strokes and playful rhythm can be a feature: posters, playful branding, packaging, stickers, and social graphics. It can also suit children’s materials, craft-themed projects, and informal UI accents where a friendly, handwritten voice is desired.
The overall tone is approachable and lighthearted, with a doodled, everyday personality rather than a polished corporate voice. Its warm, slightly goofy shapes read as conversational and kid-friendly, making it feel upbeat and personable.
Designed to emulate casual hand lettering made with a thick marker, prioritizing warmth and personality over strict typographic regularity. The consistent roundness and heavy stroke presence suggest an aim for high visual impact with a spontaneous, approachable feel.
Capitals are simple and sturdy with prominent roundness (notably in C, O, Q, and S), and several glyphs show charming idiosyncrasies such as curled strokes and uneven curves that reinforce the handmade character. Numerals match the same casual, rounded construction for consistent texture across mixed text.