Print Soban 6 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Flexy Sans' by AKTF, 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra, 'ITC Officina Display' by ITC, 'Molecula' by Northeast Type Foundry, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, children's books, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, bouncy, casual, whimsical, approachability, playfulness, handmade feel, display impact, youthful tone, rounded, soft, blobby, cartoonish, chunky.
A heavy, rounded print style with soft, swollen strokes and consistently low contrast. Terminals are blunted and often slightly flared, giving letters a subtly squishy, hand-drawn feel rather than geometric precision. Proportions are compact with generous curves, open counters, and a mildly irregular rhythm across characters that keeps the texture lively while remaining legible. The numerals follow the same bulbous construction, with smooth curves and simplified forms.
Works well for display applications that benefit from a friendly, informal voice—such as posters, kids and family-oriented materials, playful packaging, labels, stickers, and social media graphics. It can also suit short UI callouts or headings where warmth and approachability are more important than a neutral editorial tone.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a lighthearted, kid-friendly personality. Its bouncy shapes and rounded corners suggest informality and warmth, leaning toward fun signage and playful storytelling rather than seriousness or restraint.
The design appears intended to mimic an easygoing, hand-drawn printed marker look with bold, rounded forms for high impact and immediate friendliness. It prioritizes character and softness over strict uniformity, aiming to feel human, fun, and accessible in attention-grabbing display settings.
Uppercase forms read as sturdy and poster-ready, while lowercase maintains a simple printed structure with single-storey shapes and friendly, open bowls. Spacing appears even and supportive of short-to-medium text, though the heavy weight and quirky details make it most comfortable in display sizes.