Print Hoduf 12 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, craft branding, playful, friendly, casual, cheerful, kidlike, handmade feel, approachability, quick readability, playful display, rounded, bouncy, blobby, chunky, soft-edged.
A rounded, heavy marker-like handprint with softly swelling strokes and gently flattened terminals. Letterforms lean toward simple, single-storey constructions (notably the a and g) and favor broad curves over sharp corners, giving the alphabet a puffy, blobby silhouette. Proportions are slightly irregular in a natural way, with small variations in width and curve tension that keep the rhythm lively while remaining consistently drawn. Counters are generous and open, and the numeral set follows the same rounded, simplified logic with smooth, continuous shapes.
Best suited to short-to-medium display copy where a friendly, casual voice is desired—such as children’s materials, playful packaging, party invitations, posters, classroom resources, and informal branding. It also works well for labels and social graphics where a bold, rounded hand-drawn look needs to read quickly.
The overall tone is warm, approachable, and lighthearted, with an unmistakably informal, hand-drawn personality. It feels energetic and personable rather than polished or corporate, projecting a cheerful, cartoon-friendly voice.
The design appears intended to mimic a confident, rounded handprint made with a thick marker, prioritizing friendliness and immediate readability over strict typographic regularity. Its simplified shapes and soft corners aim to feel approachable and fun in everyday, informal contexts.
The texture reads as a filled marker or brush pen rather than a calligraphic nib: stroke edges are smooth, joins are rounded, and transitions are soft. Uppercase forms are sturdy and compact, while lowercase adds extra bounce through taller ascenders and playful curves.