Print Lydef 16 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: kids, packaging, greeting cards, posters, social media, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, hand-drawn, human warmth, casual legibility, playful tone, handmade feel, rounded, monoline, soft terminals, open forms, quirky.
A casual, hand-drawn monoline with gently rounded strokes and slightly irregular rhythm that mimics marker or felt-tip writing. Shapes favor open counters and simplified construction, with soft, blunted terminals and occasional asymmetry that keeps the texture lively. Uppercase forms are straightforward and legible, while lowercase letters show more handwritten personality with rounded shoulders and loose joins. Numerals follow the same easygoing logic, with smooth curves and minimal ornamentation for consistent color in text.
Works well for children’s materials, playful branding, packaging, invitations, and short-form display copy where a personable voice is desirable. It’s also suitable for captions, pull quotes, and UI microcopy that benefits from a friendly, human touch, especially at moderate-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a lightly whimsical, conversational feel. Its unevenness reads as intentional and human, suggesting friendliness rather than precision or formality.
Likely designed to deliver a clean, readable handwritten look with a soft, rounded finish—capturing the spontaneity of print handwriting while staying consistent enough for set text.
Stroke endings tend to be rounded rather than sharply cut, helping the font maintain a soft texture at larger sizes. Curves are generous and counters stay relatively open, which supports readability, while the subtle per-glyph variation adds charm in headings and short text.