Print Sikal 1 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, craft branding, playful, friendly, whimsical, casual, storybook, add warmth, feel handmade, inject humor, casual display, rounded, blobby, chunky, bouncy, hand-drawn.
A chunky, rounded print style with softly irregular outlines and an intentionally uneven stroke edge that reads as hand-drawn rather than geometric. Letterforms are generally open and generously proportioned, with bulbous terminals, simplified structures, and a lively baseline rhythm. Counters are roomy and shapes lean on circular bowls and broad curves; joins and intersections appear slightly wobbly, reinforcing an organic, marker-like feel. The overall silhouette is bold and dark on the page, with clear separation between characters and no connecting strokes.
Works best for short to medium-length display text where personality is a priority—such as children’s materials, playful branding, product packaging, event posters, and social graphics. It can also suit signage or labels that benefit from a friendly, handmade look, especially at larger sizes.
The tone is lighthearted and approachable, with a humorous, kid-friendly energy. Its bouncy shapes and imperfect contours evoke craft, doodles, and playful signage rather than formal publishing.
Designed to deliver a bold, hand-rendered print voice that feels casual and welcoming, prioritizing charm and visual warmth over strict typographic regularity. The shapes aim to be immediately readable while keeping the texture lively and characterful.
Capitals have a strong, poster-like presence and the numerals share the same soft, rounded construction, keeping texture consistent across mixed copy. Spacing feels relaxed and the irregularity is controlled enough to stay legible while still signaling personality.