Print Kykum 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids books, stickers, playful, cheerful, hand-drawn, kid-friendly, casual, handmade feel, friendly display, playful branding, casual emphasis, rounded, blobby, chunky, soft terminals, bouncy baseline.
A chunky, hand-drawn print face with rounded, slightly uneven strokes and soft, blobby terminals. Letterforms are mostly upright with a lively, informal rhythm, and proportions vary from glyph to glyph, reinforcing a made-by-hand feel. Counters tend to be small and irregular, and joins and curves are simplified into smooth, friendly shapes rather than sharp details. The overall texture is dense and dark, with subtle wobble and mild quirks that keep repetition from feeling mechanical.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing copy such as posters, titles, packaging callouts, and playful branding. It also works well for children’s materials, crafts, and social graphics where a friendly hand-lettered tone is desired. Use generous size and spacing to preserve clarity in dense words and mixed-case text.
The font reads as friendly and humorous, with a warm, approachable tone that feels like marker lettering or hand-cut shapes. Its bouncy energy and soft forms suggest lighthearted messaging, kid-centric themes, and casual communication rather than formal editorial voice.
The design appears intended to mimic informal hand lettering with thick, rounded strokes and slight irregularities, prioritizing warmth and personality over strict consistency. It aims to deliver a bold, friendly presence that feels approachable and fun in display settings.
At larger sizes the irregularities add charm and personality; in longer text the heavy fill and tight inner spaces can make small sizes feel busy. The numerals match the same rounded, hand-made construction, and punctuation appears similarly bold and playful.