Print Nozu 11 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, craft branding, greeting cards, playful, friendly, handmade, casual, quirky, handmade charm, approachability, informal clarity, playful tone, rounded, bouncy, blobby, soft, cartoonish.
A rounded, hand-drawn print with soft, blobby strokes and gently uneven contours that mimic marker or brush lettering. Letterforms are open and simplified, with generous curves, slightly irregular terminals, and a relaxed baseline that creates a bouncy rhythm. Counters tend to be roomy and organic (not perfectly symmetrical), and details like the single-storey “a” and “g,” circular dots, and simple numerals reinforce the informal construction.
This font suits short to medium-length text where an informal, friendly personality is desired—such as children’s titles, classroom materials, playful packaging, event posters, greeting cards, and casual brand headlines. It can also work for social graphics and product labels where a handmade tone helps soften the message.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a casual, doodled character that feels lighthearted and personable. Its slightly wobbly shapes and softened edges give it a warm, humorous voice suited to kid-friendly and craft-like messaging.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of quick hand-lettering in a clean, repeatable style—prioritizing warmth and approachability over strict geometric precision. It balances legibility with a deliberately imperfect, drawn-by-hand texture to communicate a casual, fun personality.
Spacing reads airy and forgiving, and the irregularities are consistent enough to feel intentional rather than distressed. The uppercase set is especially rounded and chunky, while the lowercase keeps a simple handwritten logic for quick readability.