Print Karod 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, greeting cards, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, kidlike, approachability, handmade feel, display impact, informal clarity, rounded, bouncy, marker-like, soft terminals, hand-drawn.
A rounded, hand-drawn print with thick, smooth strokes and gently irregular curves that keep a consistent marker-like rhythm. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with simple construction and soft, blunted terminals throughout. Counters are open and generous for the weight, and many joins (notably in m/n/u) have a springy, dipped-arch feel that adds bounce. Numerals and capitals follow the same simplified, bubbly logic, producing a cohesive, informal texture in text.
This font is well suited to children’s publishing, playful branding, packaging, and headline or display use where a friendly, handmade voice is desired. It can also work for short UI labels, invitations, and social graphics when an informal, personable tone is more important than strict typographic polish.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a lighthearted, doodled personality that reads as conversational rather than formal. Its buoyant curves and friendly proportions suggest humor and warmth, making it feel at home in upbeat, human-centered messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic an easygoing marker or felt-tip print style—clean enough to read quickly, but irregular enough to feel human and spontaneous. Its simplified shapes and rounded terminals aim to project friendliness and fun while maintaining consistent rhythm across letters and numbers.
Uppercase forms lean toward simplified, sign-like shapes with a few distinctive gestures (such as looped or hooked strokes) that enhance the hand-rendered character. Spacing appears intentionally relaxed, helping the heavy strokes avoid looking cramped in longer lines.