Print Nogu 7 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, kids media, social graphics, headlines, playful, casual, friendly, quirky, handmade, handmade warmth, casual voice, playful signage, human texture, informal branding, rounded, blobby, soft, wonky, boldish.
A hand-drawn print face with thick, rounded strokes and organically uneven contours. Letterforms are upright and open, with softly squared terminals and frequent bulges that create a “marker” or paint-pen feel. Curves are generously rounded (notably in O, C, G), while straight strokes wobble slightly, producing an intentionally imperfect rhythm. Spacing and character widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, enhancing the informal, doodled texture; counters stay fairly large and legible despite the heavy stroke presence.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where a handmade voice is desirable: packaging callouts, posters and flyers, children’s and educational materials, social content, and branded headlines. It can work in brief text passages when generous size and leading are used, but the irregular stroke edges and variable rhythm will be most effective in titles, labels, and emphasis.
The overall tone is lighthearted and approachable, with a kid-like, sketchbook energy. Its irregular edges and bouncy proportions communicate spontaneity and humor rather than precision, making it feel personable and relaxed.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident marker lettering—natural, slightly messy, and highly personable—while remaining clear enough for everyday messaging. It aims to inject warmth and informality into layouts, trading typographic strictness for charm and immediacy.
Capitals read like simplified, poster-style forms, while lowercase remains compact and somewhat stubby, keeping lines of text lively but textured. Numerals follow the same hand-rendered logic, with rounded bowls and casual construction that prioritizes character over strict uniformity.