Print Gekef 10 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, craft branding, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, cheerful, handwritten warmth, playful display, casual readability, human texture, rounded, soft, bouncy, chunky, informal.
A rounded, marker-like print face with thick, softly contoured strokes and minimal contrast. Letterforms are simplified and slightly irregular, with gently wobbly curves, bulbous terminals, and uneven stroke edges that preserve a drawn-by-hand texture. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, creating a lively rhythm; counters tend to be open and generous, and curves dominate over sharp corners. The lowercase is compact and sturdy, with single-storey a and g, a short-shouldered r, and a tall, narrow t with a small crossbar, while numerals are similarly chunky and friendly in silhouette.
Best suited for headlines, short paragraphs, and brand phrases where a friendly, handmade feel is desirable—such as children’s materials, casual packaging, café or boutique signage, event posters, and social media graphics. It can also work for labels and playful UI moments where warmth matters more than strict typographic regularity.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with an upbeat, kid-friendly charm. Its imperfect, handwritten consistency reads as personal and informal rather than polished or corporate, lending a lighthearted, conversational voice to text.
This design appears intended to capture the look of quick, confident hand-lettering with a marker or brush pen—prioritizing charm, approachability, and strong silhouettes over geometric precision. The consistent heaviness and rounded forms aim to keep text bold and readable while still feeling human and spontaneous.
Round shapes like O, Q, and 8 are especially blobby and expressive, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) keep a brushy, tapered feel without becoming sharp. Spacing appears comfortably loose in running text, supporting an easy, unhurried read at display sizes.