Print Ibmiw 6 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children’s, stickers, headlines, playful, friendly, handmade, casual, youthful, handmade feel, cheerful tone, casual display, approachability, rounded, bouncy, chunky, imperfect, comic.
A chunky, hand-drawn print style with rounded terminals and softly irregular outlines. Strokes keep an even, low-contrast thickness, with subtle wobble that suggests marker or brush lettering rather than constructed geometry. Forms are compact and slightly condensed with variable internal widths, producing a lively rhythm; counters are generally open and simple, and curves are generously inflated. Numerals and punctuation match the same blunt, organic stroke behavior, keeping a consistent, informal color in text.
Best suited for display uses where a cheerful, handcrafted personality is desirable—posters, playful branding, packaging, labels, and children’s or classroom-oriented materials. It can also work for short UI accents or social graphics, but its heavy, textured color is most effective at larger sizes.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a light comic energy and a handmade charm. Its unevenness reads as intentional and personable, lending a friendly, kid-lit feel rather than a polished corporate voice.
The design appears intended to mimic casual hand lettering with a bold marker-like presence, prioritizing friendliness and immediacy over typographic precision. It aims to deliver a fun, approachable voice that feels personal and informal.
Capitals are tall and simple with rounded shoulders, while lowercase stays clear and sturdy, favoring legibility over finesse. The texture is intentionally imperfect, so repeated letters don’t feel mechanically identical, which adds character in short lines and headings.