Print Kydid 4 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Area' by Blaze Type, 'Pantograph' by Colophon Foundry, 'Shaimus' by Larin Type Co, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, 'Miso' by Mårten Nettelbladt, and 'Coben' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: children’s titles, posters, packaging, stickers, comics, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, bouncy, hand-drawn feel, friendly impact, playful display, casual warmth, rounded, soft terminals, chubby, irregular rhythm, compact.
A heavy, rounded hand-drawn print with compact proportions and softly blunted terminals. Strokes keep a consistent, marker-like thickness with gentle swelling at curves, giving counters a tight, slightly teardrop feel in places. The baseline and widths vary subtly from letter to letter, creating an informal rhythm while maintaining clear, upright forms. Overall spacing reads sturdy and dense, with simple construction and minimal interior detailing.
Best suited for short-to-medium display copy such as children’s books, playful branding, posters, labels, packaging, and social graphics. It can also work for comics and casual headlines where a friendly, hand-made voice is desired, but the dense weight suggests avoiding long passages at small sizes.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a kid-friendly, storybook looseness that feels conversational rather than formal. Its chunky shapes and soft corners add warmth and humor, making text feel energetic and lightly whimsical.
The design appears intended to mimic confident marker lettering: bold, compact, and intentionally imperfect to read as human-made. Its consistent stroke thickness and rounded finishing prioritize warmth and immediacy over refinement, aiming for clear, fun display impact.
Uppercase and lowercase share a cohesive, hand-rendered logic, with the lowercase showing the most personality through uneven joins and varied bowl shapes. Numerals match the same rounded, sturdy drawing style and hold up well at display sizes where the texture of the forms becomes a feature.