Print Ibmug 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dom' by Bitstream, 'Dom Casual EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Dom LT' by Linotype, 'Dom' by ParaType, 'Dom Casual SB' and 'Dom Casual SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Pedro Pro' by SoftMaker, 'Dom' by Tilde, and 'Dom Casual' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children’s, comics, playful, handmade, friendly, quirky, casual, approachability, handmade feel, display impact, playfulness, chunky, rounded, bouncy, cartoonish, soft-cornered.
A chunky, hand-drawn display face with compact proportions and softly rounded corners. Strokes are thick and fairly even, with subtle waviness and slight irregularities that create a lively, handmade rhythm. Counters tend to be small and rounded, terminals look blunt and ink-like, and curves feel inflated rather than geometric. The set maintains consistent overall color while allowing noticeable per-glyph quirks in width, curvature, and alignment.
Best suited to short, attention-getting text such as posters, headlines, product packaging, stickers, and playful branding. It also fits children’s materials and comic-style applications where warmth and informality are desirable; it will be most effective at medium to large sizes where the handmade details remain clear.
The tone is cheerful and informal, reading like marker or brush lettering made for fun rather than precision. Its slightly wonky silhouettes and bouncy spacing give it a childlike, cartoon-friendly personality that feels approachable and energetic.
The design appears intended as an expressive, informal print style that mimics hand-rendered lettering with a bold, friendly presence. It prioritizes charm, immediacy, and a consistent heavy texture over strict uniformity for a more human, approachable feel.
Uppercase forms stay simple and blocky, while lowercase letters add more personality through varied ascenders/descenders and occasionally asymmetrical bowls. Numerals follow the same soft, heavy style, with friendly shapes that prioritize character over strict typographic regularity.