Johanna Bold, designed by Benoit Sjoholm, is a free rounded display serif built from broad, weighty forms. The lettering has a soft, toy-like silhouette. Bulbous cap serifs and smooth curves soften the strong strokes and recall thick paper cutouts.
Its storybook retro style suits children's publishing and illustrated posters, where the rounded forms can echo bold, simple character art. For confectionery packaging or cafe branding, the chunky silhouettes suggest friendly vintage hand-lettered signage. Across these settings, the recurring ball tips and generous curves tie the words to playful, nostalgic imagery.