Print Kalep 13 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, social media, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, approachable, approachability, handmade feel, informal voice, cheerful display, brand warmth, rounded, bouncy, soft terminals, monoline, hand-drawn.
A rounded, hand-drawn print style with thick, near-monoline strokes and softly blunted terminals. Letterforms show gentle wobble and organic irregularity, with slightly variable character widths and loose, open counters. Curves are prominent and corners are softened, giving the set a smooth, “marker” feel with consistent weight and steady baseline behavior across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Well suited to short-to-medium text where warmth and personality are desired, such as children’s materials, playful branding, casual packaging, and promotional headlines. It also works nicely for stickers, crafts, and social graphics where a friendly handwritten look helps content feel approachable.
The overall tone is upbeat and welcoming, with a childlike, doodled charm that reads as informal and personable. Its soft shapes and relaxed rhythm create a lighthearted, conversational voice rather than a formal or technical one.
The design appears intended to mimic an informal marker or felt-tip print, prioritizing friendliness and visual softness over precision. Its simplified structures and rounded finishing aim for quick recognition and a cheerful, handcrafted texture in display and casual reading contexts.
Uppercase forms are simplified and rounded, while lowercase has a single-storey ‘a’ and ‘g’ that reinforce the casual, handwritten impression. Numerals follow the same soft, rounded construction, keeping a cohesive texture in mixed text.