Print Hylof 7 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AG Book Rounded W1G' by Berthold, 'Panton Rust' by Fontfabric, 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font, and 'Coben' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, children’s media, social graphics, playful, friendly, handmade, casual, quirky, handmade charm, approachability, informal branding, display impact, rounded, chunky, soft, wobbly, brushy.
A chunky, hand-drawn print face with rounded terminals and softly uneven stroke edges that mimic a marker or brush. Letterforms are simplified and open, with generous counters and minimal internal detailing, giving the alphabet a sturdy, poster-like presence. Proportions vary subtly from glyph to glyph, and the baseline and curves show small, intentional wobbles that reinforce the handmade rhythm while staying highly legible in short text. Figures match the same organic construction, with rounded shapes and slightly irregular joins.
This font is well suited to display use where a friendly handmade voice is desired—packaging, posters, labels, kids’ projects, casual branding, and social or editorial graphics. It can also work for short paragraphs or callouts when the goal is an approachable, informal texture rather than a polished typographic feel.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a playful, slightly goofy character that feels informal and human. Its imperfect contours and bouncy rhythm suggest spontaneity and friendliness rather than precision or formality.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of hand-lettered block printing with a bold, inked look—prioritizing warmth, immediacy, and readability over geometric consistency.
The texture is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, with noticeably soft corners and a drawn-in fill that reads like solid ink. The lowercase set leans toward single-storey, simplified forms and maintains a cohesive, kid-friendly silhouette across words and pangrams.