Print Kygif 13 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids media, branding, playful, friendly, retro, quirky, whimsical, cheerful display, handmade feel, bold impact, nostalgic charm, rounded, chunky, soft terminals, bouncy, compact.
A compact, heavy display face with softly rounded strokes and minimal modulation. Letterforms are tall and condensed, with generous internal rounding and blunted terminals that give the shapes a cutout, hand-drawn feel. Curves are slightly irregular and the rhythm is bouncy, while counters stay relatively tight, contributing to a dense, poster-ready texture. The lowercase maintains a modest x-height with prominent ascenders/descenders, and punctuation and numerals share the same bulbous, simplified construction.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, and logo lockups where its dense weight and condensed stance can command attention. It also works well for playful brands and family- or youth-oriented materials, especially when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, combining a mid-century sign-painting charm with a cartoonish friendliness. Its chunky curves and lively proportions read as approachable and a bit mischievous rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly display voice that feels hand-made and characterful while staying cohesive across the alphabet and numerals. Its condensed proportions and rounded, simplified shapes suggest a focus on punchy readability at larger sizes and a distinctive, nostalgic personality.
In longer lines the condensed width creates a strong vertical cadence and a dark, even color, so spacing and line-height become important for maintaining clarity. The most distinctive character comes from the rounded joins and slightly uneven hand-rendered edges, which keep repeated letters from feeling mechanical.