Print Unlum 13 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, kids, crafts, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, approachability, handmade feel, display impact, cheerful tone, rounded, soft, chunky, bouncy, monoline-ish.
A casual, hand-drawn print style with thick, rounded strokes and softly tapered terminals. The letterforms lean on simple, open shapes with gentle irregularities in contour and stroke edges, giving a drawn-with-marker feel rather than geometric precision. Counters are generally generous (notably in O, P, R, and e), while curves and joins stay smooth and bulb-like; diagonals (K, V, W, X) remain sturdy and slightly uneven in a natural way. Spacing reads comfortable and the rhythm is lively, with modest baseline wobble and varying character widths typical of informal handwriting.
Well-suited to short display text where a friendly, informal presence is desired, such as packaging, posters, invitations, classroom materials, and craft or hobby branding. It can also work for social graphics and upbeat headings where a hand-lettered feel helps set a conversational tone.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, communicating warmth and informality. Its rounded heft and hand-made quirks suggest kid-friendly energy and a lighthearted, conversational voice rather than a corporate or editorial one.
The design appears intended to emulate neat, upbeat hand printing with a bold marker-like stroke, prioritizing charm and approachability over strict consistency. It aims to stay readable while preserving the small variations and rounded forms that signal a human touch.
Uppercase forms are simple and legible with a poster-like solidity, while lowercase adds extra personality through single-storey constructions and playful details like the curved descenders and compact bowls. Numerals match the same chunky, hand-drawn logic, keeping shapes clear at display sizes.