Print Nakem 17 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s, packaging, crafts, greeting cards, posters, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, whimsical, handwritten charm, informal voice, human warmth, casual display, rounded, bouncy, quirky, monoline, soft.
A casual, hand-drawn print with rounded terminals and a mostly monoline stroke that subtly thickens at curves and joins. The letterforms are upright with loose, lively spacing and an intentionally uneven rhythm that mimics quick marker or pen lettering. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with compact lowercase shapes and relatively short extenders, while capitals stay simple and open. Bowls and counters are generous and slightly lopsided, and details like the dotted i/j and looping descenders add an organic, sketchbook character.
This font suits projects that benefit from an informal, personal voice—kids-focused graphics, handmade or artisanal packaging, invitations and greeting cards, social posts, and casual display lines on posters or signage. It’s most effective at medium-to-large sizes where the playful irregularities become a feature rather than a distraction.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a lighthearted, homemade feel. Its bouncy irregularity reads as personable and informal, suggesting notes, labels, and cheerful hand lettering rather than polished corporate typography.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of everyday handwriting in a clean, unconnected print style—prioritizing charm, approachability, and a natural rhythm over strict uniformity.
The texture comes from gentle wobble and inconsistent curves rather than heavy distressing, keeping the forms readable while still clearly human-made. The numerals share the same relaxed, drawn-by-hand cadence, with simple shapes and soft corners that match the alphabet.