DK Petit Oiseau by David Kerkhoff is a free handwritten font with very tall, slender letters and an airy monoline stroke. Its uneven contours and gently wavering lines retain the immediacy of quick pen lettering. Rounded turns soften the narrow proportions.
On cafe packaging and informal event posters, the lettering suggests notes written directly onto labels or signs, while children's publishing gains a light, approachable voice. These uses share a direct connection to simple hand-drawn illustration.
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This is the demo version of the Petit Oiseau font. It is free for personal use, but commercial use requires a donation via the “Donate” button. It may not be embedded in games or apps or redistributed on other font websites.
A full version is also available. It includes embedding rights, all glyphs, all accents, and kerning. To purchase the full version, please contact the creator. For further information, read the FAQ file included in the ZIP archive.