Print Kalov 17 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, posters, packaging, social graphics, signage, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, youthful, handmade feel, approachability, casual legibility, playful tone, rounded, bouncy, hand-drawn, soft corners, irregular.
A compact, hand-drawn print style with thick, even strokes and generously rounded terminals. The letterforms show deliberate irregularities in curvature and stroke joins, creating a lively rhythm without breaking overall consistency. Counters are simple and fairly open, and the lowercase maintains a straightforward, readable structure with gently uneven widths and spacing. Numerals and punctuation match the same soft, blunted finish and informal construction.
Works well for short-to-medium text where an informal, upbeat voice is desired—such as children’s products, playful packaging, event posters, classroom materials, and social media graphics. It also suits headings and callouts where a bold, friendly handwritten feel is needed at a glance.
The font feels cheerful and approachable, with a homemade, doodled tone that reads as lighthearted rather than formal. Its slightly wonky geometry and rounded ends give it a friendly personality suited to warm, conversational messaging.
Likely designed to emulate a neat, marker-drawn print hand: legible, compact, and cheerful, with rounded finishing and controlled irregularities to keep the texture human and expressive.
Capitals are clean and simplified, while the lowercase adds more personality through subtle wobble and playful curves. The overall color on the page is strong and dark, and the rounded stroke endings help keep dense text from feeling harsh despite the heavy weight.