Print Pekem 13 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, greeting cards, playful, friendly, hand-drawn, casual, quirky, handmade feel, friendly branding, playful display, casual voice, rounded, bouncy, informal, chunky, smooth.
A compact, hand-drawn print style with thick, brush-like strokes and softly rounded terminals. The letterforms show gentle irregularities in curves and stroke edges that create an organic rhythm without becoming messy. Proportions are condensed overall, with narrow counters and a lively mix of straight stems and bulbous bowls; the texture stays consistently dark and confident across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to short, attention-getting text where personality matters: headlines, posters, labels, and playful packaging. It also works well for invitations, greeting cards, and kid-oriented or craft-themed branding, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the brushy texture can be appreciated.
The tone is warm and approachable, with a cheerful, slightly quirky personality reminiscent of marker lettering. Its bouncy shapes and softened edges give it an upbeat, conversational feel that reads as informal and friendly rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic confident marker or brush printing—legible and bold, but intentionally imperfect to feel human. It prioritizes charm and approachability over typographic precision, aiming to add warmth and energy to display copy.
Capitals have a simplified, sign-like construction and pair naturally with the rounder lowercase, creating a pleasant handwritten hierarchy. The numerals match the same thick, rounded construction and maintain clarity at display sizes while emphasizing a hand-rendered character.