Print Sikay 13 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, posters, packaging, greeting cards, classroom materials, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, kidlike, approachability, handmade feel, display readability, cheerful tone, rounded, bubbly, soft, chunky, monolineish.
A rounded, hand-drawn print style with thick, smooth strokes and softly tapered terminals that mimic a felt-tip marker. Letterforms are simplified and open, with generous counters and a slightly bouncy baseline rhythm that keeps the texture lively without becoming messy. Curves dominate (notably in C, O, S, and the lowercase bowls), while joins are minimal and corners are consistently softened, creating an approachable, cartoon-like silhouette. Spacing reads even in text, and proportions vary subtly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing the handmade character.
This font works best for short-to-medium copy where a playful, personable voice is desired: children’s titles, educational or classroom materials, greeting cards, party invitations, stickers, and casual packaging. Its thick strokes and open shapes also make it effective for headings, signage, and social graphics where quick readability and a friendly tone are priorities.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, suggesting spontaneity and warmth rather than precision. It feels welcoming and lighthearted, with a kid-friendly, craft-like personality that suits upbeat messaging and relaxed branding.
The design appears intended to emulate confident, neat hand lettering with a marker-like stroke, prioritizing warmth and legibility over geometric regularity. Its softened forms and lively rhythm aim to communicate approachability and fun in display-forward contexts.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same friendly rounded construction, with lowercase forms leaning toward simple, single-storey structures (e.g., a and g) that improve approachability. Numerals are similarly rounded and sturdy, matching the letter weight and maintaining clear recognition at display sizes.