Print Kigot 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, quirky, human touch, approachability, expressive display, casual tone, youthful energy, brushy, rounded, bouncy, chunky, informal.
A lively hand-drawn print with thick, rounded strokes and a subtly right-leaning stance. Letterforms are unconnected and loosely constructed, with softened corners, gently wobbling curves, and uneven stroke terminals that mimic marker or brush pressure. Proportions are intentionally inconsistent—some glyphs run wide while others narrow—creating a bouncy rhythm, while counters stay open enough to keep the bold shapes readable. The overall texture is dense and organic, with small variations in baseline and stroke edges that reinforce a handmade feel.
Best suited to short, attention-getting text such as headlines, posters, cover art, packaging callouts, and social graphics where a friendly handmade tone is desired. It also works well for playful branding elements, labels, and merchandise, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the bold brushy texture can be appreciated.
The tone is warm, cheeky, and approachable, like quick handwritten signage or a casual note. Its irregularities read as expressive rather than messy, giving it a fun, personable voice that feels human and upbeat.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand lettering—confident, thick strokes with natural variation—while staying legible as a simple printed alphabet. Its character comes from controlled irregularity, prioritizing warmth and personality over geometric consistency.
Capitals have a sturdy, slightly top-heavy presence and the numerals share the same rounded, drawn-in-one-go character. The texture and variable widths become more prominent in longer text, where the irregular rhythm adds charm but can reduce precision for tightly set, information-heavy layouts.