Print Nikuw 10 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, social graphics, invitations, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, hand-drawn, human warmth, informality, approachability, everyday lettering, rounded, monoline, open forms, soft terminals, bouncy rhythm.
This typeface presents clean, hand-drawn print letterforms with a mostly monoline stroke and gently rounded terminals. Curves are smooth and open, with slightly elastic, uneven geometry that reads as intentionally human rather than mechanical. Uppercase shapes are simple and airy, while lowercase forms lean toward single-storey construction and soft joins; spacing is comfortable and keeps words readable at text sizes. Numerals follow the same easy, rounded logic, with clear counters and a light, uncluttered presence.
It suits short-to-medium text where an approachable voice is desired, such as children’s and educational materials, casual branding, and lifestyle packaging. It also works well for posters, social media graphics, invitations, and product labels that benefit from a friendly, hand-rendered feel.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a friendly bounce that feels conversational and unpretentious. Its restrained quirkiness adds personality without becoming chaotic, making it feel welcoming and lightly playful.
The font appears designed to capture the look of neat, everyday hand lettering: legible, relaxed, and personable. Its goal seems to be adding human warmth to headlines and supporting text while staying clean enough for regular reading.
The design maintains consistent stroke behavior across cases, but allows small irregularities in curves and proportions that reinforce a handwritten origin. Several glyphs emphasize openness (notably round letters and bowls), which helps maintain clarity in continuous reading.