Print Jomon 13 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, posters, packaging, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, bubbly, casual, whimsical, handmade feel, friendly impact, playful tone, bold display, rounded, chunky, soft, inky, cartoonish.
This font has thick, rounded strokes with a soft, marker-like edge and gently irregular outlines that mimic hand-drawn pressure. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with simplified structures and minimal interior detailing. Terminals are blunted and often slightly tapered, and curves dominate over sharp corners, creating a cohesive, chunky texture. Spacing and widths vary by character, adding an informal rhythm while maintaining clear silhouettes across upper- and lowercase and numerals.
It works well for playful headlines, children’s products, informal branding, and packaging where a friendly, hand-drawn voice is desired. The heavy, rounded forms also suit posters, labels, stickers, and short callouts where impact and warmth matter more than tight text economy.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a bubbly, kid-friendly warmth. Its inky, rounded shapes and subtle wobble read as casual and personable rather than formal or technical, giving text a lighthearted, handmade character.
The design appears intended to emulate a thick felt-tip or brush-pen print style, prioritizing charm, bold presence, and an easygoing handmade feel. It aims for quick recognition and personality through rounded geometry, simplified letterforms, and controlled irregularity.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent rounded construction, and the numerals follow the same soft, heavy style for a unified look in mixed settings. The bold massing can close counters at smaller sizes, so it reads best when given breathing room or used at display sizes.