Print Etku 10 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Galvani' by Hoftype; 'Avenir Next Arabic', 'Avenir Next Cyrillic', 'Avenir Next Georgian', 'Avenir Next Hebrew', 'Avenir Next Thai', and 'Avenir Next World' by Linotype; 'Nietos' by Melvastype; and 'Core Sans AR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, kids, stickers, playful, chunky, handmade, friendly, casual, handmade look, friendly impact, playful branding, informal display, rounded, soft corners, rough edge, inked, cartoonish.
A heavy, rounded display face with simplified, blocky letterforms and a hand-drawn finish. Strokes are thick and generally monolinear, with slightly irregular contours that create a stamped/inked texture rather than crisp geometric edges. Counters are open and generous for the weight, and curves are broadly drawn with softened corners. Proportions are on the wide side overall, while individual glyph widths vary, reinforcing the informal, made-by-hand rhythm.
Best used at display sizes for headlines, posters, packaging, and attention-grabbing signage where a friendly, informal voice is desired. It also fits children’s materials, crafts, and playful branding, and can work for short bursts of copy when strong impact is more important than refined typography.
The font reads upbeat and approachable, with a cartoon-like warmth and a tactile, DIY personality. Its bold presence and imperfect edges feel energetic and informal, suited to cheerful messaging rather than formal or technical tone.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable hand-drawn look that feels like thick marker or inked cutout lettering. It prioritizes personality and immediate legibility in large sizes, using rounded forms and subtle irregularities to avoid a sterile, purely geometric feel.
In text, the irregular edge treatment remains consistent across letters and numerals, giving headings a cohesive “printed by hand” character. The figures are similarly chunky and friendly, matching the rounded, simplified construction of the alphabet.