Print Nikid 9 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, greeting cards, social posts, craft branding, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, handmade, handmade feel, approachability, casual readability, playful voice, rounded, loopy, tall ascenders, soft terminals, airy spacing.
A lively hand-drawn print style with rounded strokes, soft terminals, and gently uneven curves that preserve a natural pen rhythm. Capitals are open and slightly quirky in proportion, mixing broad bowls with narrower joins for a varied silhouette. Lowercase forms use compact bodies paired with notably tall ascenders and occasional looped details (especially on letters like f, l, and j), creating a bouncy vertical texture. Numerals are simple and legible, with the same rounded, slightly irregular stroke behavior and open counters.
Well suited for short to medium passages where an informal, personable tone is desired—such as children’s materials, invitations, greeting cards, and playful packaging. It also works nicely for headlines and brand accents in craft, café, or lifestyle contexts where a friendly handwritten impression supports the message.
The overall tone feels approachable and lighthearted, like neat handwriting with a touch of doodled charm. Its irregularities read as intentional and human, giving text a warm, informal voice rather than a polished corporate feel.
The design appears intended to mimic clean, readable handwriting while retaining the charm of slight inconsistency and hand pressure. It prioritizes warmth and personality over strict typographic uniformity, aiming for an easygoing, approachable look in both display lines and casual text.
Spacing and letterfit appear on the open side, which helps maintain clarity in running text while emphasizing the font’s airy, handwritten rhythm. Round letters (O, C, G) read especially smooth and open, while pointed forms (V, W, Y) keep a soft, drawn quality rather than sharp geometry.