Print Kokow 12 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, posters, packaging, social graphics, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, hand-drawn, bouncy, human warmth, informal voice, playful display, handmade texture, rounded, soft, chunky, wobbly, monoline.
A rounded, heavy hand-drawn print with thick, mostly monoline strokes and softly blunted terminals. Letterforms are slightly wobbly and irregular in width, with a bouncy baseline feel and gently uneven curves that mimic marker or brush-pen pressure without sharp contrast. Counters stay fairly open for a chunky style, while joins and corners are consistently softened, giving the alphabet a cohesive, organic texture in both upper- and lowercase. Numerals match the same plump proportions and informal construction.
Works best for short-to-medium display text where a friendly handmade voice is desired—children’s materials, casual food and craft packaging, posters, greeting cards, and upbeat social media graphics. It can also serve as a conversational headline or callout style when paired with a simpler body text face.
The overall tone is warm, approachable, and lightly humorous, with an energetic handmade rhythm that feels spontaneous rather than formal. It reads as cheerful and kid-friendly while still controlled enough to function as a legible display hand.
Designed to simulate confident marker-drawn lettering with softened, rounded shapes and deliberate irregularities that communicate personality. The intent appears to prioritize approachability and visual charm over strict uniformity, producing an informal, inviting display texture.
Uppercase forms are broad and simple with softened geometry, while lowercase has a more handwritten cadence (notably the single-storey a and g and the buoyant, loop-like descenders). The dot on i/j is round and prominent, reinforcing the playful texture; spacing appears naturally uneven in a way that contributes to the hand-rendered character.