Print Hikof 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids media, stickers/labels, playful, friendly, cartoony, casual, chunky, handmade feel, approachability, playful impact, display emphasis, rounded, soft-edged, wobbly, bouncy, irregular.
A chunky, hand-drawn display face with softly rounded corners and gently wobbly stroke edges that mimic marker or brush lettering. The forms are compact and slightly squashed, with broad bowls and short arms, producing a dense, high-impact silhouette. Curves and terminals are intentionally uneven, giving each glyph a unique, organic feel while keeping overall shapes simple and highly legible. Counters are generous (notably in O, P, R, 8, 9), and diagonals (V, W, X, Y, Z) are thick and blunt, reinforcing the bold, friendly texture.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text such as headlines, posters, product packaging, labels, and social graphics where a friendly handmade voice is desirable. It also works well for children’s materials, crafts, and playful branding, especially at medium to large sizes where the irregular edges become a feature rather than a distraction.
The font projects a cheerful, approachable tone with a cartoon-like bounce and a casual, handmade warmth. Its irregularities read as intentional and personable, suggesting fun, kid-friendly energy rather than formal precision.
Likely designed to emulate bold, hand-lettered print with a deliberately imperfect, cut-paper/marker-like edge to create an informal, welcoming display style that stands out quickly and reads easily.
The rhythm is lively due to small variations in widths and curve tension across letters, which adds character in headlines and short phrases. Numerals match the letters’ soft, hand-cut feel, keeping the overall texture consistent in mixed text.