Print Kubow 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra, 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'FS Me' by Fontsmith, and 'Korb' by JCFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, children’s media, branding, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, youthful, approachability, handmade feel, playful display, casual branding, rounded, blobby, soft, bouncy, chunky.
A chunky, rounded display face with hand-drawn irregularity and soft terminals throughout. Strokes are thick and consistently weighted, with slightly wobbly contours that create a lively, organic rhythm. Counters tend to be small and rounded, and curves dominate over sharp corners; even diagonals and joins feel cushioned and informal. Proportions are compact with a modest x-height, and spacing reads relatively tight, producing a dense, poster-like texture in text.
Best used at display sizes where the soft, hand-drawn contours and compact counters remain clear. It works well for posters, playful branding, snack or toy packaging, kids’ books, and social graphics that benefit from an informal, friendly voice. For longer paragraphs or small UI text, its dense color and chunky forms may feel heavy, so it’s strongest in short bursts.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, like marker lettering or cartoon signage. Its bouncy shapes and gentle imperfections give it a relaxed, homemade feel that reads as fun rather than formal. The personality is outgoing and quirky, suited to lighthearted messaging and kid-friendly contexts.
This font appears designed to mimic casual, hand-rendered print lettering with a bold, rounded silhouette. The intent seems to be quick readability paired with a fun, approachable personality, prioritizing charm and warmth over strict geometric precision.
Uppercase forms lean toward simplified, rounded constructions (e.g., bowl-heavy B/P/R and open, soft C/G), while lowercase includes distinctive, playful details such as a single-storey a, rounded-shoulder m/n, and a curved y with a soft tail. Numerals follow the same blobby construction, with notably rounded 0/8/9 shapes that keep the set cohesive.