Print Lykaf 12 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children's books, classroom materials, greeting cards, craft packaging, casual branding, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, youthful, handwritten warmth, everyday readability, casual charm, friendly messaging, rounded, monoline, loopy, open forms, soft terminals.
A monoline handwritten print with rounded construction and softly tapered terminals. Strokes show subtle wobble and natural irregularity, with slightly varied character widths and generous interior counters that keep forms open. Curves are prominent and somewhat loopy (notably in bowls and shoulders), while verticals and diagonals remain steady enough to read cleanly. The numerals and capitals follow the same hand-drawn rhythm, with simple, unembellished shapes and a lightly bouncy baseline feel in running text.
This font works well wherever an easygoing handwritten note feel is desired: children’s and educational materials, invitations and greeting cards, craft and boutique packaging, social graphics, and casual brand accents. It is especially effective in short-to-medium passages where a friendly tone matters as much as readability.
The overall tone is warm, informal, and personable, like neat marker lettering in a notebook. Its gentle curves and relaxed proportions give it a playful, everyday voice that feels conversational rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver a neat, consistent hand-printed look that feels human and approachable while remaining readable in everyday text settings. It prioritizes rounded, open shapes and an even monoline stroke to keep the voice light and friendly.
Capitals are clear and uncomplicated, pairing well with the lowercase without looking overly rigid. Spacing appears comfortable in text samples, and the open apertures help maintain legibility at moderate sizes while preserving the hand-rendered character.