Print Itkiz 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'EquipCondensed' by Hoftype, 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design, and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: kids branding, packaging, posters, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, cartoonish, bubbly, casual, approachability, fun display, casual tone, youthful appeal, rounded, chunky, soft, bouncy, inked.
This typeface uses chunky, heavily rounded letterforms with smooth, blobby terminals and broadly even stroke thickness. Curves are generous and interior counters are small-to-medium, giving the shapes a compact, cushioned feel. The rhythm is lively rather than rigid: widths vary by character, and many joins and corners are softened into pill-like transitions. Uppercase forms are simplified and geometric, while lowercase forms keep a hand-drawn irregularity with single-storey shapes and compact ascenders/descenders.
It works best for short, high-impact text such as headlines, packaging callouts, children’s materials, playful branding, and posters where bold, rounded shapes improve visibility. The strong fill and compact counters make it especially effective at medium-to-large sizes on simple backgrounds.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a kid-friendly, cartoon-like warmth. Its soft silhouettes and bouncy proportions read as informal and humorous, suited to lighthearted messaging rather than formal or technical content.
The design appears intended to evoke an easygoing, hand-drawn feel with sturdy, highly rounded forms that prioritize charm and instant legibility. Its simplified construction and soft corners suggest a deliberate move toward a friendly, cartoon display voice.
The dot on the lowercase i/j appears as a small, rounded mark, and punctuation in the sample text matches the same soft, inflated treatment. Numerals follow the same rounded, sturdy construction, maintaining consistent color and presence in display sizes.