Print Novi 10 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, children’s, craft branding, playful, folksy, handmade, casual, storybook, handmade feel, friendly tone, informal display, human texture, rough-edged, brushy, rounded, bouncy, organic.
A lively hand-drawn print with rounded forms, irregular contours, and subtly uneven stroke edges that suggest a marker or brush. Letterforms keep an upright stance but show natural wobble in bowls, joins, and terminals, creating a gently bouncy rhythm. Curves are soft and slightly lumpy, counters vary from glyph to glyph, and widths are inconsistent in a way that feels intentionally human rather than mechanical. Numerals and capitals carry the same organic texture, with simple, open shapes and minimal detailing.
Well suited to headlines, short paragraphs, and display applications where a handmade feel is desired—such as posters, playful packaging, café or market signage, and book covers. It can work for children’s and family-oriented materials, quotes, and editorial callouts, especially when set at moderate-to-large sizes.
The font conveys an approachable, mischievous warmth—more like handwritten signage or a children’s book voice than formal typography. Its imperfect outlines and friendly proportions give it a chatty, informal tone that reads as personal and unpretentious.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident hand lettering while staying legible and consistent enough for setting words and short passages. Its controlled irregularity prioritizes personality and warmth over precision, aiming for a friendly, illustrative voice.
At text sizes the irregular stroke edges and variable character widths add character but can introduce a bit of visual noise in dense paragraphs. It performs best when allowed some breathing room and benefits from slightly looser tracking and leading to keep the texture from crowding.