Print Kodup 12 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: kids, packaging, posters, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, approachable, handmade warmth, casual readability, playful display, friendly branding, rounded, bubbly, chunky, hand-drawn, soft terminals.
A chunky, rounded hand-drawn print style with thick, even strokes and soft, blunted terminals. Forms are simplified and slightly irregular, with gently wobbly curves and asymmetrical joins that preserve a natural marker-like rhythm. Counters tend to be small to moderate, and spacing feels open and breathable despite the heavy strokes. Overall proportions are compact and tidy, with consistent baseline behavior and a lightly bouncy, informal texture across words.
Works best for short-to-medium display text where friendliness and informality are desired, such as children’s materials, playful packaging, posters, invitations, classroom graphics, and casual brand accents. It can also suit social graphics and signage when a warm, approachable voice is more important than strict formality.
The tone is cheerful and kid-friendly, with a warm, personable feel that reads as casual and handcrafted rather than polished or corporate. Its soft geometry and subtle irregularities give it a humorous, lighthearted character suited to upbeat messaging.
Likely designed to mimic a confident hand-printed marker style with a soft, rounded silhouette, prioritizing charm and readability over strict geometric precision. The consistent weight and simplified letterforms suggest an intention to provide a dependable, upbeat display face for everyday playful communication.
Distinctive, simplified shapes (notably in the bowls and diagonals) reinforce the handmade look, while the consistent stroke weight keeps the alphabet cohesive in both display lines and short text. Numerals match the same rounded, compact construction for a unified voice in mixed typographic settings.