Print Jikov 10 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dash Decent' by Comicraft, 'Knicknack' by Great Scott, 'Otter' by Hemphill Type, 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font, 'Marquee' by Pelavin Fonts, 'Grold Rounded' and 'Noyh' by Typesketchbook, and 'Aristotelica Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: kids branding, packaging, posters, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, bubbly, childlike, casual, approachability, playfulness, hand-drawn feel, soft impact, display clarity, rounded, soft, chunky, puffy, bouncy.
This typeface uses heavy, rounded strokes with soft terminals and an overall puffy, inflated silhouette. Letterforms are mostly monoline with subtly uneven contours that mimic marker or hand-drawn pressure, creating a lively, imperfect edge rather than geometric precision. Counters are small-to-medium and often asymmetrical, while joins and shoulders are smoothly swollen, giving forms like B, R, S, and a a distinctly bulbous structure. Spacing feels open and forgiving, and the rhythm is bouncy due to varying internal shapes and slightly irregular stroke boundaries across glyphs.
It works best for short to medium-length display text where personality is more important than neutrality, such as children’s products, playful brand identities, candy or snack packaging, event posters, stickers, and social media graphics. The heavy, rounded forms also suit logos or badges that need a soft, approachable presence.
The font conveys a warm, approachable tone with a playful, kid-friendly energy. Its bubbly shapes read as casual and humorous, suggesting informality and lighthearted messaging rather than seriousness or restraint.
The design appears intended to emulate a hand-drawn, marker-like print style with exaggerated, ballooned shapes to maximize friendliness and visual impact. It prioritizes bold, simple letterforms and a bouncy texture that remains legible at display sizes while communicating fun and informality.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same soft, rounded construction, with simplified details that prioritize charm over strict consistency. Numerals follow the same chunky, rounded logic, with friendly curves and compact counters that keep them visually aligned with the letters.