Print Nozu 1 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, classroom materials, posters, packaging, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, quirky, human warmth, approachability, playfulness, handmade feel, casual clarity, rounded, bubbly, soft, marker-like, bouncy.
A rounded, hand-drawn print with thick, even-feeling strokes and softly irregular contours. The letterforms show a bouncy baseline and gently inconsistent widths, giving a natural written rhythm rather than strict geometric construction. Counters are open and circular, terminals are blunt and slightly bulbous, and curves dominate over sharp corners, producing a smooth, approachable silhouette across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
This font works well when an informal, friendly voice is needed, such as children’s publishing, classroom worksheets, playful posters, casual packaging, and social media graphics. It also suits short UI headings or labels where warmth matters more than strict typographic precision, and it performs best at display and comfortable text sizes where the hand-drawn texture can be appreciated.
The overall tone is warm, informal, and upbeat, with a lighthearted personality that feels approachable and kid-friendly without becoming overly decorative. Its mild wobble and softened shapes create a human, sketchbook-like charm that reads as relaxed and conversational.
The design appears intended to mimic a marker or brush-pen handprint: clear, rounded forms with just enough irregularity to feel personal and handmade. It prioritizes approachability and character over rigid consistency, aiming for an easygoing, cheerful reading experience.
Capitals are simple and rounded with minimal sharp joins, while lowercase forms keep single-storey constructions and open apertures that support readability. Numerals follow the same soft, hand-rendered logic, with rounded bowls and gently uneven stroke edges that reinforce the handmade texture.