Print Lakal 1 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids, social, stickers, playful, casual, friendly, handmade, bouncy, human touch, playfulness, informality, bold impact, approachability, rounded, brushy, chunky, soft, wobbly.
This font features thick, rounded strokes with a brush-marker feel and softly blunted terminals. Letterforms are slightly slanted and uneven in a deliberate, hand-drawn way, with gentle wobble in stems and curves that creates an organic rhythm. Counters are compact and shapes are simplified, leaning toward monoline construction with only mild stroke modulation. Overall spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an informal, drawn-on-the-fly texture while maintaining clear, readable silhouettes.
It works best for short to medium text where personality is more important than typographic refinement—such as posters, product packaging, labels, social media graphics, and playful signage. The heavy stroke and soft shapes also make it effective for headings and callouts in children’s or casual lifestyle contexts.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a childlike, doodled energy that feels personable rather than polished. Its chunky strokes and rounded forms read as warm and inviting, suitable for lighthearted messaging and playful branding.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident marker lettering: bold, readable, and intentionally imperfect. Its primary goal is to add an informal, human touch and a playful voice to display typography without relying on connected script forms.
Capitals have a compact, cartoon-like presence and pair naturally with the similarly rounded lowercase. Numerals are bold and simple, matching the marker-like weight and keeping a consistent, friendly character across the set.