Print Kokuf 12 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dress Code' by Larin Type Co (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: children’s titles, packaging, posters, stickers, social graphics, playful, friendly, bubbly, casual, youthful, approachability, cheerfulness, simplicity, headline impact, rounded, soft, chunky, bouncy, cartoonish.
A heavily rounded, monoline-style print face with thick strokes, soft terminals, and generous curves throughout. Counters are wide and open, with simplified, geometric forms and a slightly uneven, hand-drawn rhythm that keeps repeated shapes from feeling rigid. Letterforms lean toward circular construction (notably in O/o and related bowls), while joins and corners are consistently blunted, giving the set a smooth, inflated silhouette. Overall spacing reads comfortable and airy at display sizes, with compact internal detail designed to stay clean in bold text.
This font performs best in short to medium display text where its rounded mass and playful rhythm can read clearly—such as children’s books, toy or snack packaging, event posters, stickers, greeting cards, and casual social media graphics. It can also work for logos or badges that want an inviting, friendly presence, especially when paired with simple layouts and generous spacing.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a warm, kid-friendly character that feels more like marker-drawn lettering than formal typography. Its rounded shapes and bouncy proportions suggest informality and fun, making it well-suited to cheerful, conversational messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable handwritten-print look with maximum softness and friendliness. By prioritizing rounded geometry, open counters, and simplified construction, it aims for immediate legibility and a cheerful personality in branding and headline contexts.
Distinctive, simplified figures and a single-storey lowercase design reinforce the handmade feel. The numerals match the same rounded, chunky logic, keeping texture consistent across mixed alphanumeric settings. In longer lines, the bold weight and soft shapes create a strong, high-contrast color on the page that favors headlines over dense paragraphs.