Print Pibab 2 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, greeting cards, children’s media, playful, casual, friendly, quirky, handmade, human warmth, informal tone, handmade character, approachable display, rounded, monoline, bouncy, soft terminals, uneven rhythm.
This font has a hand-drawn print feel with thick, mostly monoline strokes and rounded, brushy terminals. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with a lively, uneven rhythm and small variations in stroke edges that mimic marker or brush pressure. Curves are generous and softened, counters are relatively tight, and several glyphs show simplified constructions and asymmetrical joins that emphasize an informal, drawn-by-hand look.
It works best for short display copy such as headlines, stickers, packaging callouts, posters, and greeting cards where personality is more important than typographic precision. It can also suit children’s or classroom-oriented materials, craft branding, and casual social graphics, especially at medium to large sizes where the hand-drawn texture can be appreciated.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a slightly goofy charm that reads as spontaneous and personal rather than polished or corporate. Its bouncy shapes and soft corners give it a warm, kid-friendly energy while still staying legible in short bursts.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of handwritten marker lettering in a repeatable, usable font: bold strokes, rounded forms, and purposeful irregularity to communicate friendliness and informality. It prioritizes character and warmth over strict geometry or perfectly even spacing.
Capitals and lowercase share a consistent thickness and softness, helping the alphabet feel cohesive even with intentional irregularities. Numerals match the same rounded, hand-rendered logic, with a friendly, slightly wobbly baseline presence in text.