Print Hiken 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids media, stickers, playful, retro, cartoon, friendly, bouncy, cheerfulness, impact, handmade, nostalgia, humor, chunky, soft-edged, bulbous, irregular, rounded.
A chunky, soft-edged display face with heavy, rounded forms and subtly uneven outlines that mimic hand-cut or drawn lettering. Counters are small and often teardrop-like, with gentle tapering and occasional notches that add a lively, handmade rhythm. Proportions are broad and compact, with a tall lowercase presence, short ascenders/descenders, and slightly variable widths that keep word shapes dynamic. Terminals are blunted and curved rather than sharp, and the overall stroke behavior leans toward sculpted blobs rather than geometric precision.
Best suited to display roles such as posters, signage, packaging, and short headlines where its bold silhouette can carry the message. It also works well for children’s materials, playful branding, and sticker-style graphics where an informal, hand-made feel is desired.
The font reads as cheerful and comedic, with a nostalgic showcard vibe that feels at home in playful, family-friendly contexts. Its wobble and exaggerated weight give it an approachable, humorous tone—more fun and theatrical than serious or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a hand-drawn, showy personality—prioritizing expressive shapes and a bouncy rhythm over strict regularity. It’s built to be instantly legible at display sizes while communicating warmth and humor through rounded, irregular letterforms.
At larger sizes the quirky contours and small counters become a defining texture, while at smaller sizes the tight apertures and heavy inked shapes may reduce clarity. The numerals and capitals share the same rounded, carved look, keeping the set cohesive for punchy, attention-grabbing headlines.