Print Ohkow 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, stickers, children's books, playful, handmade, friendly, quirky, casual, hand-lettered feel, friendly impact, casual display, playful branding, rounded, brushy, chunky, lively, bouncy.
A chunky, hand-drawn print face with softly rounded terminals and a brush-marker feel. Strokes are heavy and slightly irregular, with subtle swelling and tapering that suggests pressure changes rather than strict geometry. Letterforms are compact and lively, with uneven character widths and a gently bouncy baseline rhythm that keeps the texture informal. Counters are generally small and dark, and joins and curves have a slightly wobbly, organic finish.
Well suited to short headlines, posters, packaging callouts, labels, and craft or classroom materials where an informal, hand-made voice is desirable. It can work for playful branding and social graphics, especially when set at medium-to-large sizes where the brush texture and rounded shapes remain clear. For longer passages, generous leading and spacing help maintain legibility in the dense, dark texture.
The overall tone is warm, humorous, and approachable—more like quick hand lettering than a polished display sans. Its imperfect edges and buoyant shapes give it an energetic, kid-friendly personality that reads as casual and personable rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident marker lettering: bold, friendly forms with intentionally uneven rhythm and softened corners. Its construction prioritizes personality and impact over typographic precision, aiming for an approachable, handmade look in display settings.
Uppercase forms are simple and sturdy, while the lowercase mixes compact bowls with tall, simplified ascenders and small, dot-like i/j points. Numerals are bold and cartoonish, matching the letters’ rounded, marker-drawn construction. The weight and irregularity can visually fill in at small sizes, so it tends to show best when given breathing room.