Print Lakat 12 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, posters, packaging, social graphics, headlines, playful, casual, friendly, whimsical, kidlike, handmade feel, approachability, playfulness, informal voice, rounded, blobby, chunky, soft, bouncy.
A chunky, hand-drawn print face with rounded terminals, simplified forms, and a slightly uneven, marker-like edge. Strokes are heavy and largely monoline, with gentle wobble and soft corners that keep counters open and shapes legible. Proportions are compact with modest ascenders/descenders, and widths vary by letter, creating a lively rhythm; diagonals and joins often taper subtly and feel organically drawn rather than mechanically constructed. Numerals and capitals follow the same informal logic, with friendly, slightly irregular silhouettes.
Well suited to children’s materials, playful posters, casual packaging, classroom resources, and social media graphics where a friendly handmade voice is desired. It works best for titles, short blurbs, labels, and callouts where its chunky forms and informal texture can be appreciated without demanding long-form reading.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a playful, doodled energy that reads as lighthearted and informal. Its bouncy rhythm and soft shapes suggest fun, kid-friendly communication and casual storytelling rather than formality or precision.
The font appears designed to emulate a bold, hand-lettered print style with consistent, easy-to-read shapes and a deliberately imperfect draw. The intention seems to balance legibility with personality, delivering an approachable, playful tone for everyday, informal messaging.
The design favors simple, bold silhouettes and open counters over fine detail, helping it hold together at medium sizes. The natural irregularities add character, but they also make it feel intentionally handmade and best suited to short passages or display use where personality is the priority.