DK Sleepy Time by David Kerkhoff is a free handwritten display font with tall, loosely drawn capitals and a wiry monoline stroke. Its uneven widths, slight wobbles, and simple angular joins give the lettering the direct look of a quick notebook sketch.
Children's book covers are its strongest setting because the open shapes feel informal and approachable beside drawings. It also suits classroom posters, birthday invitations, and playful packaging, where the letters can become part of a doodled scene.
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This is the demo version of Sleepy Time. It is free for personal use only.
For commercial use, purchase the full version, which includes kerning, embedding rights, all glyphs, and extras. The font may not be used in games, apps, or software. A license for these uses can be purchased from: