Print Obkem 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, children’s media, party invites, playful, whimsical, quirky, storybook, hand-drawn, expressiveness, handmade feel, decorative impact, friendly tone, wobbly, curly, ornamental, irregular, bouncy.
A hand-drawn print style with uneven stroke edges and a lively, slightly wobbly baseline. Forms are mostly narrow with variable letter widths, and many glyphs include distinctive internal cutouts, curls, and spiral-like counters (notably in rounded letters and some numerals). Terminals are often tapered or softly blunted, with occasional decorative hooks and teardrop shapes that add visual texture. Uppercase characters are tall and simplified but embellished, while lowercase remains compact with a short x-height and open, informal construction that reads like marker or brush lettering.
Works best for short headlines, poster titles, packaging callouts, and playful editorial accents where character is more important than strict uniformity. It also suits children’s books, party invitations, and themed materials that benefit from a hand-crafted, whimsical voice.
The overall tone is playful and mischievous, with a quirky, homemade charm that suggests cartoons, children’s media, or lighthearted seasonal themes. Decorative counters and curls give it a slightly spooky-fun, magical feel without becoming overly ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver an informal, hand-lettered look with built-in decorative flair, using irregular outlines and embellished counters to create a memorable, cartoon-like texture in display typography.
Legibility is strongest at display sizes where the internal ornamentation and irregular contours can be appreciated; at smaller sizes the carved-in details may visually fill in and reduce clarity. Capitals have a more decorative personality than the lowercase, which can create a noticeable shift in texture in mixed-case settings.