Print Jikaf 1 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, posters, packaging, stickers, headlines, playful, friendly, bubbly, cartoonish, casual, approachability, fun emphasis, handmade feel, youthful tone, rounded, chunky, soft, hand-drawn, informal.
A chunky, rounded hand-drawn print with heavily blunted terminals and soft, swollen curves. Strokes maintain an even, marker-like thickness, with slight wobble and organic asymmetries that keep the rhythm lively rather than rigid. Counters are generally small and rounded, and the overall silhouette favors wide bowls and generous shoulders. Spacing feels open and forgiving, supporting a loose, bouncy texture in both uppercase and lowercase.
Works well for playful headlines, short blurbs, and branding that benefits from a friendly, hand-made feel—such as children’s materials, casual food packaging, crafts, stickers, and cheerful posters. It’s especially effective in large sizes where the rounded counters and soft joins remain clear.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a comedic, kid-friendly energy. Its puffy forms and relaxed irregularities read as warm and informal, closer to doodled lettering than polished display geometry.
The design appears intended to mimic thick felt-tip or brush-pen lettering with an intentionally simplified, cartoon-like structure. Its goal is to deliver maximum friendliness and impact with minimal formality, prioritizing bold shapes and an easygoing rhythm over typographic precision.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, simplified construction, helping mixed-case text feel cohesive. In paragraphs the dense stroke mass creates strong color, so it reads best when given ample size and breathing room.