Print Sikov 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, posters, packaging, greeting cards, headlines, playful, friendly, whimsical, casual, childlike, handmade feel, approachability, humor, informality, display impact, rounded, bouncy, soft, chunky, cartoonish.
A rounded, marker-like handwritten print with heavy, blobby strokes and soft terminals. Letterforms show noticeable irregularity in width and rhythm, with subtly uneven curves and a gently wobbly baseline feel. Counters are compact and often asymmetrical, while joins and curves are smoothed rather than sharply articulated, giving the shapes a pillowy silhouette. Capitals are broad and simplified, and lowercase forms keep a compact profile with a relatively small x-height and short extenders.
It works best for short bursts of text—headlines, labels, stickers, and display copy where personality is more important than neutrality. It’s well suited to children’s materials, casual food or craft packaging, playful event posters, and greeting-card style messaging.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a bouncy, lighthearted energy. Its hand-drawn imperfections read as informal and personable, evoking a kid-friendly, crafty, or comedic mood rather than a polished corporate voice.
The design appears intended to mimic a thick felt-tip or brush marker hand, delivering an easygoing, friendly voice with intentionally imperfect geometry. It aims for immediate visual warmth and approachability, providing a distinctive handmade flavor for display-oriented typography.
The texture is consistently thick and solid, making the font feel poster-ready at larger sizes. Some characters lean into quirky, simplified constructions (notably in curves and bowls), reinforcing a playful, cartoon-like identity and prioritizing charm over strict regularity.