Print Kadet 16 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, posters, packaging, craft labels, social graphics, playful, casual, friendly, quirky, handmade, handmade charm, casual display, friendly voice, playful emphasis, rounded, bouncy, marker-like, chunky, soft-edged.
A compact, hand-drawn print style with thick, rounded strokes and softly irregular contours. Letterforms show a lively, uneven rhythm typical of marker writing, with subtly wobbly verticals, simplified joins, and gentle tapers at some stroke ends. Counters are open and generously shaped for the weight, and curves are bulbous rather than geometric, giving the alphabet a slightly bouncy baseline feel even while remaining upright. Numerals share the same chunky, informal construction, with smooth, continuous curves and minimal internal contrast.
Well suited to short headlines, packaging callouts, kids-oriented branding, and casual posters where a friendly handmade texture is desired. It can also work for social media graphics, stickers, and craft labels, especially when set with ample tracking or in larger sizes to preserve the playful stroke detail.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a homemade charm that feels conversational rather than polished. Its energetic, slightly goofy shapes lend a lighthearted personality that can read as fun, youthful, and informal.
The design appears intended to mimic quick marker lettering with a consistent, legible print structure. It prioritizes warmth and personality over strict uniformity, aiming for an informal, approachable voice that stands out in display text.
Capitals are simple and legible with a cartoonish softness, while lowercase forms lean toward single-storey, handwritten conventions. Spacing appears naturally irregular in a way that supports the hand-rendered effect, and the heavy stroke weight keeps the texture dense and attention-grabbing at display sizes.