Print Kubub 6 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, craft branding, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, kidlike, quirky, approachability, handmade feel, cheerfulness, informality, rounded, chunky, bouncy, soft, hand-drawn.
A rounded, marker-like print face with thick, soft-ended strokes and minimal contrast. Letterforms are compact with gently irregular curves, uneven terminals, and a lightly wobbly baseline that reinforces a hand-drawn rhythm. Counters stay fairly open despite the weight, and proportions vary from glyph to glyph, giving the alphabet a lively, informal texture. Numerals and punctuation follow the same chunky, simplified construction for a consistent overall color.
Works well for short to medium-length text where a warm, informal voice is desired—such as children’s publishing, playful packaging, handmade or craft-focused branding, classroom materials, and casual posters or social media graphics. It’s particularly effective in headlines, labels, and callouts where personality is more important than typographic refinement.
The tone is cheerful and approachable, with a spontaneous, doodled character that feels human and unpolished in a deliberate way. It reads as friendly and humorous rather than formal, making text feel conversational and light.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering with a broad marker, prioritizing friendliness and immediacy. Its slightly irregular geometry and soft terminals suggest a goal of keeping text approachable and expressive while remaining legible.
Capitals are especially round and bulbous, while lowercase forms stay compact and simple, emphasizing readability over precision. The overall spacing appears generous enough to keep heavy strokes from clumping, and the shapes retain a consistent “felt-tip” softness across the set.