Print Kymon 16 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: kids, packaging, posters, headlines, social, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, approachability, handmade feel, informal display, playfulness, rounded, blobby, bouncy, soft, chunky.
A rounded, marker-like hand style with thick monoline strokes and softly blunted terminals. Letterforms are simplified and slightly irregular, with a gentle wobble in curves and variable stroke endings that mimic natural hand pressure. Proportions are compact and somewhat bouncy, with open counters and generous internal space that keep the heavy strokes readable. Numerals and caps share the same chunky, informal construction, and overall spacing feels loose and conversational rather than strictly engineered.
Works well for short-to-medium display text where a friendly, informal voice is desired—such as children’s materials, playful packaging, event posters, stickers, and social graphics. It’s best used at larger sizes where the rounded details and hand-drawn irregularities can read as intentional texture.
The font reads as warm and approachable, with a playful, kid-friendly energy. Its imperfect contours and buoyant rhythm create a casual, handmade tone that feels more like quick lettering than formal typography.
The likely intention is to provide an easygoing, approachable lettering style that feels hand-written with a thick marker, prioritizing charm and personality over strict geometric consistency.
The design maintains consistent stroke thickness while allowing noticeable per-glyph personality, giving text a lively texture. Round shapes (like O, Q, 0) are especially soft and inflated, while diagonals and joins keep a slightly sketchy, hand-drawn character.