Print Porib 12 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids media, branding, playful, retro, whimsical, bubbly, chunky, novelty display, friendly impact, hand-drawn charm, retro flavor, rounded, soft, blobby, cartoonish, quirky.
A heavy, rounded display face with blobby, hand-drawn contours and a noticeably uneven rhythm from letter to letter. Strokes swell and taper in places, creating organic, ink-like modulation rather than strict geometric construction. Counters are small and often teardrop or oval-shaped, and terminals tend to be soft and bulbous with occasional inward notches that add character. Overall proportions feel low and squat, with compact interiors and generous silhouette mass that reads best at larger sizes.
Ideal for short headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks that benefit from a friendly, humorous voice. It also suits kids’ media, event promos, and retro-inspired graphics where a bold, soft-edged display style is desired; it is less suited to long passages where the tight counters and irregular rhythm can reduce readability.
The font conveys a cheerful, mischievous tone—more cartoon title than formal text. Its soft curves and inflated shapes evoke mid-century novelty lettering and kid-friendly packaging, while the irregularities keep it casual and personable.
The design appears intended to deliver an informal, hand-drawn display look with high visual impact and a distinctly playful personality. Its exaggerated weight, rounded terminals, and lively inconsistencies prioritize charm and memorability over neutrality or text efficiency.
Spacing appears fairly open for such dense letterforms, helping prevent blacking-in despite the small counters. Numerals match the same inflated, playful construction and feel designed for display use alongside the uppercase and lowercase.