Print Gonik 13 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, headlines, kids media, playful, whimsical, folksy, storybook, quirky, hand-lettered feel, add personality, casual display, playful branding, flared terminals, tapered strokes, bouncy baseline, rounded forms, chiseled edges.
A lively, hand-drawn print face with compact proportions, softly curved letterforms, and a noticeable rightward slant. Strokes feel marker-like and low-contrast, with frequent tapering and small flared, wedge-like terminals that give edges a slightly chiseled look. The rhythm is intentionally uneven and organic, with varied character widths and a bouncy baseline that adds motion; counters are generally open and rounded, helping letters stay recognizable despite the irregularity.
Best suited for short-to-medium display text such as posters, playful branding, packaging, book covers, and punchy headlines where personality is more important than strict uniformity. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers, especially in family- and youth-oriented contexts, but its animated texture may feel busy for long body copy at small sizes.
The font reads as friendly and mischievous, with a storybook energy that feels casual and expressive rather than polished. Its quirky terminals and dancing rhythm suggest humor and lightheartedness, making text feel conversational and handmade.
The design appears intended to mimic confident hand lettering in an informal print style, prioritizing charm, motion, and distinctive silhouettes. Its tapered terminals and varied widths aim to keep text visually engaging and characterful, even in simple words and short phrases.
Capitals are bold and attention-grabbing with distinctive shapes (notably rounded, stylized bowls and occasional spur-like details), while lowercase maintains a consistent handwritten flavor with simple construction and clear joins. Numerals are similarly expressive and slightly irregular, matching the letterforms’ informal texture and maintaining strong presence at display sizes.