Print Karoy 13 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, classroom materials, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, approachable, handmade warmth, casual clarity, playful display, friendly branding, rounded, bubbly, soft, hand-drawn, chunky.
A rounded, hand-drawn print with smooth, monoline strokes and generously softened terminals. Letterforms are simplified and slightly irregular in a controlled way, giving a lively rhythm while keeping shapes consistent. Counters are open and mostly circular (notably in o/O and 0), with compact interior spaces and a generally low x-height relative to the capitals. Overall proportions feel slightly condensed in some glyphs and wider in others, reinforcing an informal, handmade texture.
Well suited to children’s publishing, playful branding, and packaging where a friendly handmade voice is needed. It performs best in headlines, short passages, and prominent UI or label text where its rounded forms and informal rhythm can be appreciated without relying on tight spacing or small sizes.
The font conveys a cheerful, kid-friendly tone with a lighthearted, conversational feel. Its soft curves and gentle wobble suggest spontaneity and warmth rather than precision or formality, making text feel personal and inviting.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, marker-drawn lettering: bold enough to stand out, soft enough to remain approachable, and consistent enough for continuous reading in short to medium text blocks. It aims to balance charm and legibility through simplified shapes and rounded construction.
Capitals read as sturdy and simple with rounded geometry, while lowercase introduces more character through single-storey forms and occasional idiosyncratic details (such as the hooked descenders and the lively curves in s and g). Numerals are equally rounded and friendly, suited to casual display use and short strings.