Print Kiduw 12 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, classroom materials, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, childlike, approachability, informality, cheerfulness, legibility, rounded, soft terminals, bouncy, monoline, irregular rhythm.
A rounded, marker-like handprint with heavy, monoline strokes and soft, blunted terminals. Letterforms lean on simple geometric shapes with gently uneven curves and widths, producing a lively, slightly bouncy rhythm across words. Counters are open and generous, joins are smooth rather than sharp, and many characters show subtle hand-drawn quirks (notably in diagonals and curves) that keep the texture informal while remaining consistently constructed.
Well suited to short-to-medium text where an informal, welcoming voice is desired—such as children’s publishing, playful brand packaging, event posters, classroom worksheets, and casual signage. It can also work for friendly UI accents or social graphics when a hand-drawn, human tone is needed without cursive connections.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a lighthearted, kid-friendly warmth. Its soft edges and buoyant spacing give it an easygoing, conversational feel that reads as fun rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic a neat, felt-tip handprint: bold enough to stand out, rounded to feel non-threatening, and regular enough to stay legible in sentences. Its consistent stroke weight and simplified construction prioritize clarity while preserving the spontaneity of hand lettering.
Capitals are broad and rounded with simplified details, while lowercase forms keep a clean printed structure (single-storey a and g) that supports readability. Numerals follow the same friendly, rounded logic with prominent curves and minimal angularity, contributing to a cohesive, upbeat texture in mixed text.