Print Lydum 14 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: kids, packaging, crafts, posters, social graphics, friendly, playful, casual, handmade, approachable, human warmth, casual readability, handmade charm, approachability, rounded, monoline, bouncy, quirky, informal.
This font has a hand-drawn, monoline look with rounded terminals and gently uneven stroke behavior that mimics marker or felt-tip writing. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with soft curves, simplified structures, and a lightly wobbly rhythm that stays consistent across the set. Caps are clean and open, while lowercase shows modest ascenders/descenders and a comparatively small x-height, giving text a slightly airy, vertical feel. Numerals are simple and legible, with the same rounded, casual construction and minimal detailing.
It works well for children’s materials, casual branding, packaging, invitations, posters, and social media graphics where a warm, human touch is desirable. It’s also suitable for short paragraphs or captions when you want an easygoing, handwritten feel rather than a formal text texture.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, with a playful, personable voice that feels conversational rather than polished. Its subtle irregularities add warmth and a handmade charm, making it feel inviting and lightly whimsical without becoming overly decorative.
The design intention appears to be a friendly print-handwriting style that stays readable while preserving the spontaneity of drawn lettering. It aims to deliver a relaxed, everyday tone with consistent shapes and simple construction for broad, informal display and text use.
Spacing appears straightforward and even, supporting continuous reading in short blocks, while the natural variation in character widths keeps lines lively. Punctuation and dots are rounded and prominent, reinforcing the soft, approachable personality.