Print Lakat 17 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s, packaging, posters, headlines, crafts, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, approachability, handmade charm, informality, cheerful display, rounded, chunky, bouncy, soft terminals, marker-like.
A chunky, hand-drawn print with rounded forms and softly blunted terminals. Strokes feel marker-like and slightly irregular, with gentle wobble and small shape inconsistencies that reinforce an organic rhythm. Counters are fairly open and simplified, and many joins are smoothly curved rather than sharply constructed, giving the alphabet a buoyant, easygoing texture. The overall set maintains consistent weight while allowing natural variation in width and character proportions.
This font suits children’s products, classroom materials, playful branding, and casual packaging where a friendly handmade voice is desired. It works well for short headlines, posters, labels, and social graphics, especially when set at larger sizes where its rounded details and organic rhythm can be appreciated.
The tone is warm, approachable, and playful, leaning into a kid-friendly, informal personality. Its bouncy shapes and soft edges suggest spontaneity and humor more than precision, making it feel conversational and lighthearted.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand printing with a thick marker, prioritizing charm and approachability over geometric uniformity. Its consistent heaviness and rounded construction aim to deliver clear, upbeat display text with a deliberately imperfect, human touch.
Capitals are simple and rounded with a hand-lettered feel, while the lowercase includes distinctive, single-storey forms and casual proportions that read like quick signage. Numerals match the same soft, drawn construction and appear designed for friendly display rather than strict alignment or tabular regularity.