Print Kymiw 12 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, youthful, cheerful, approachability, playfulness, handmade feel, display impact, rounded, bubbly, soft, chunky, marker-like.
A rounded, heavy handwritten print with smooth, blobby terminals and gently irregular strokes that mimic a felt-tip or marker. Forms are simplified and open, with generous counters and a softly bouncing baseline rhythm that keeps the texture lively without becoming chaotic. Uppercase letters are compact and friendly, while lowercase shapes lean toward single-storey constructions and loose, informal proportions. Numerals match the same soft, inflated geometry, giving the set a cohesive, approachable color on the page.
Well suited to short-to-medium text in informal contexts such as children’s materials, playful branding, product packaging, classroom resources, event posters, and social graphics. It performs best at display and subtitle sizes where the rounded details and lively rhythm can read clearly and contribute personality.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with a lighthearted, kid-friendly energy. Its buoyant curves and slightly wobbly rhythm suggest spontaneity and optimism, making text feel conversational and non-technical.
Designed to deliver an immediately friendly, hand-drawn voice with strong visual presence and easy readability. The emphasis on rounded shapes and simplified construction appears aimed at approachable messaging, playful storytelling, and branding that benefits from a soft, human touch.
The design favors legibility through clear silhouettes and open interior spaces, while retaining hand-drawn charm via uneven joins, varied curve tension, and subtly inconsistent widths. The heaviest areas cluster at curves and joins, reinforcing the marker-drawn impression and adding a plush, cartoon-like presence.