Print Nirud 10 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, craft branding, playful, storybook, whimsical, friendly, folksy, hand-lettered feel, friendly warmth, decorative charm, narrative tone, rounded, brushy, bouncy, soft terminals, lively rhythm.
A casual print face with brush-pen character and a lively, slightly irregular rhythm. Strokes show strong thick–thin modulation with swelling curves and tapered joins, creating a calligraphic feel while remaining unconnected. The shapes lean on rounded bowls and looping entry/exit strokes, with occasional decorative flicks on capitals and ascenders. Overall proportions are open and readable, with subtle per-glyph variation that reinforces a hand-drawn look.
Well suited to short-to-medium text in contexts that benefit from an informal, hand-lettered voice—children’s and educational materials, packaging and labels, posters, invitations, greeting cards, and lifestyle or craft-oriented branding. It works especially well where a touch of flourish is welcome and a friendly, narrative feel is desired.
The tone is warm and whimsical, evoking storybook lettering and friendly, human personality. Its energetic curves and soft terminals feel approachable and a bit theatrical, making text feel informal and expressive rather than strict or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, hand-drawn brush lettering with a decorative, storybook sensibility. It balances legibility with expressive terminals and looping details to deliver personality in both headlines and supportive copy.
Capitals are more embellished than the lowercase, featuring curls and occasional looped strokes that add display flair. Numerals follow the same brush logic with rounded forms and gentle tapering, keeping the set cohesive in mixed text.