Print Gakas 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children’s, comics, headlines, playful, friendly, handmade, quirky, bold, handmade feel, playful display, casual impact, marker look, rounded, blobby, chunky, soft terminals, irregular.
A chunky, hand-drawn print style with thick, rounded strokes and softly bulging curves. Letterforms are compact and generally narrow, with noticeably uneven contours and slight wobble that mimic marker or brush lettering. Terminals are blunt and rounded, counters are small and sometimes asymmetric, and the overall rhythm is lively rather than mechanically consistent. Numerals follow the same bouncy, simplified construction, maintaining the heavy, inked-in silhouette.
Well-suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, playful branding, packaging callouts, comic-style captions, and children’s materials. It also works nicely for labels, stickers, and social graphics where a bold handmade feel is desirable; for longer passages, larger sizes and generous line spacing will help maintain clarity.
The font reads as cheerful and approachable, with an intentionally imperfect, doodled personality. Its buoyant shapes and soft edges give it a kid-friendly, casual tone that feels spontaneous and human. The overall impression is comic and whimsical rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to capture the look of thick marker lettering in a clean, repeatable font: bold, compact shapes with purposeful irregularity to preserve a handmade voice. It prioritizes character and warmth over precision, aiming for an informal display presence that remains legible in short bursts.
Capital shapes are simple and iconic with minimal detail, while lowercase forms stay compact and punchy, helping the font keep a consistent “blob” texture across text. The heavy weight and tight counters can cause darker spots in dense settings, so spacing and size choices matter for readability.