Print Kikil 16 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, kids, social media, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, handwritten feel, approachability, informal branding, expressive texture, display legibility, rounded, brushy, soft-edged, bouncy, informal.
A lively hand-drawn print with thick, rounded strokes and softly tapered terminals that suggest a brush or marker. The letterforms lean consistently and show a gently irregular rhythm, with subtle variations in stroke width and curve tension that keep the texture organic. Bowls are generous and slightly lopsided, counters stay open, and joins are smoothed rather than sharp, creating a cushioned silhouette. Overall spacing feels compact and energetic, with uneven, human-like widths that add motion across words.
Works best for short, attention-getting text such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, labels, and social media graphics. It also fits children’s materials, casual branding, and friendly signage where an informal, handwritten tone is desired.
The font reads warm and approachable, with a cheerful, doodled personality. Its quirky curves and buoyant baseline feel conversational and kid-friendly without becoming messy, making it well suited to lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering with a marker-like stroke, prioritizing warmth and spontaneity over strict typographic regularity. Its consistent slant and rounded, weighty forms aim to deliver a bold handmade look that stays legible and upbeat.
Distinctive, simplified shapes (notably in letters like a, g, y, and numerals) emphasize character over precision. The heavy stroke weight and rounded ends help maintain clarity at display sizes, while the intentionally irregular cadence can feel busy in long passages.