Print Kubas 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, branding, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, youthful, whimsical, handmade feel, approachability, informality, cheerful display, rounded, chunky, bouncy, hand-drawn, soft-edged.
A heavy, hand-drawn print style with rounded terminals and softly irregular strokes that mimic marker lettering. Forms are simplified and slightly uneven, with gentle wobble in curves and a bouncy baseline rhythm in text. Counters are open and generous, and spacing feels relaxed rather than mechanically uniform; widths vary noticeably across letters and numerals. Uppercase shapes are compact and bulbous, while the lowercase keeps a straightforward, single-storey feel with tall ascenders and clear, circular dots on i and j.
Works well for children’s and educational materials, playful packaging, casual branding, and poster headlines where a friendly hand-lettered voice is desired. It’s also suited to short-form digital graphics—titles, stickers, captions, and callouts—where bold, rounded shapes help text stand out.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with an intentionally imperfect, doodled energy that reads as lighthearted and human. It suggests a kid-friendly, crafty sensibility—cheerful rather than polished—making copy feel conversational and informal.
The font appears designed to replicate casual marker lettering in a consistent, usable alphabet—prioritizing charm, approachability, and quick readability over geometric precision. Its rounded construction and intentionally uneven rhythm aim to convey a handmade, upbeat personality in display and headline contexts.
The design favors clarity through broad shapes and open counters, but the thick strokes and soft irregularities can reduce crispness at smaller sizes, where joins and tight spaces may begin to fill in. Numerals match the same rounded, marker-like construction and sit comfortably alongside the letters for mixed-content settings.