Print Kiriy 16 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s titles, packaging, posters, greeting cards, social graphics, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, youthful, human warmth, informal clarity, cheerful tone, everyday handwriting, rounded, monoline, bouncy, hand-drawn, soft terminals.
This font has a hand-drawn, monoline look with rounded strokes and softened terminals throughout. Letterforms are generally upright with a gently uneven, natural rhythm, showing small variations in stroke flow and character widths that mimic marker or felt-tip writing. Counters are open and generously sized, and many shapes lean toward simple, rounded constructions (notably in bowls and arches), producing a smooth, low-friction texture in text. The uppercase set is clean and legible with slightly irregular curves, while the lowercase includes single-storey forms and simplified joins that keep the overall silhouette informal and airy.
It works well for short-to-medium text where an informal, approachable voice is desired, such as children’s materials, classroom resources, invitations, greeting cards, and cheerful packaging. It can also serve effectively in headlines, captions, and social media graphics where a friendly handwritten feel helps soften the message.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with a lighthearted, kid-friendly energy. Its relaxed spacing and rounded drawing style suggest friendliness and informality rather than precision or formality, making it feel conversational and welcoming.
The design appears intended to provide a readable, informal print handwriting style that feels natural and upbeat. It aims to balance charm and clarity by keeping shapes simple and rounded while preserving small hand-made variations for personality.
Distinctive details include curved, hook-like descenders on letters such as j and y, softly arched shoulders on m/n, and rounded numerals with an easy, handwritten consistency. The texture remains steady across longer samples, with enough irregularity to feel human without becoming messy.