Print Gakol 13 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, signage, greeting cards, playful, rustic, friendly, handmade, casual, handmade feel, casual display, approachability, rustic charm, brushy, textured, rounded, painterly, bouncy.
A brush-drawn print face with thick, slightly uneven strokes and softly tapered terminals that preserve a clear hand-rendered texture. Letterforms are compact and generally narrow, with small counters and a lively, irregular rhythm from subtle wobble and width variation across glyphs. Curves tend to be rounded and somewhat flattened, while verticals often show a gentle swell, giving the alphabet a warm, organic silhouette. The lowercase sits low with compact bowls and a simple, single-storey construction where applicable, and the numerals match the same informal, painted consistency.
Well-suited to display settings where a personable, hand-painted voice is desired, such as posters, invitations, product packaging, café menus, and informal signage. It can also work for short headlines and pull quotes in branding systems that aim for a crafty or homegrown character.
The overall tone is casual and approachable, like marker or paint lettering made quickly but confidently. Its imperfect edges and bouncy spacing add charm and personality, leaning toward a friendly, rustic feel rather than polished formality.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of brush lettering in an unconnected, print-like structure, balancing legibility with visible hand texture. Its compact proportions and energetic rhythm suggest it was drawn for attention-grabbing, friendly messaging rather than long-form reading.
Texture is a defining feature: edges look slightly ragged as if from a dry brush, and joins can appear blobby in places, reinforcing the handmade character. The irregularity is consistent enough to read well at display sizes, while smaller sizes may emphasize the textured stroke and tight internal spaces.