Print Kerif 4 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, stickers, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, hand-drawn, handprint feel, approachability, playfulness, display impact, rounded, blobby, chunky, soft, bouncy.
A rounded, heavy marker-like handprint with soft corners and gently wobbly contours. Strokes stay consistently thick with minimal contrast, creating a blobby silhouette and a slightly uneven rhythm that reads as intentionally drawn rather than mechanically constructed. Counters are simple and open, terminals are blunt and rounded, and spacing feels loose and breathable, supporting clear word shapes even with the irregular outlines.
Well-suited for short, high-impact text where personality matters: children’s materials, playful packaging, craft and sticker designs, casual posters, event titles, and social graphics. It performs best at medium to large sizes where the rounded detailing and organic stroke wobble can be appreciated.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a playful, kid-friendly energy. Its bubbly forms and casual rhythm suggest spontaneity and warmth, giving text a lighthearted, informal voice.
Designed to emulate a bold, friendly handprint made with a thick felt-tip or paint marker, prioritizing warmth and immediacy over precision. The simplified shapes and buoyant rhythm aim to keep reading easy while delivering an unmistakably playful, informal character.
Uppercase forms are compact and simplified, while lowercase letters lean toward single-storey constructions and simplified joins, reinforcing an easygoing handwritten feel. Numerals match the same soft, chunky treatment and maintain strong presence at display sizes.