Print Kumuw 1 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, craft branding, playful, friendly, childlike, casual, quirky, handmade charm, approachability, whimsy, informality, display impact, rounded, blobby, soft terminals, bouncy, informal.
A chunky, rounded handwritten print with a steady stroke that keeps thickness largely consistent while swelling into soft, bulb-like joins. Letterforms are compact and slightly irregular, with a bouncy baseline feel and generous curves replacing sharp corners. Terminals are blunt and rounded, counters are roomy, and several shapes show charming asymmetries that read as drawn rather than constructed. Numerals match the same inflated, friendly proportions and simplified forms.
This font suits short, attention-getting text where a friendly handmade voice is desired—such as children’s titles, playful posters, party invitations, stickers, toy or snack packaging, and casual branding. It works best at display sizes where the rounded shapes and lively irregularities can be appreciated without crowding.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a whimsical, kid-friendly energy. Its soft edges and uneven rhythm suggest spontaneity and warmth, making it feel conversational rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic a hand-drawn marker or brush-pen print style with a deliberately imperfect rhythm. Its goal is to provide an instantly approachable, fun voice that stays legible while preserving the charm of handmade lettering.
Uppercase forms are simple and open, while lowercase maintains a compact, easygoing rhythm with single-storey constructions where applicable and prominent dots on i/j. The texture stays dark and solid at typical display sizes, and the rounded shapes create a cohesive, poster-like color on the line.