Bubble Kipa 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oktah Round' by Groteskly Yours, 'Duplet Rounded' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Corkboard JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Mohr Rounded' by Latinotype, and 'Core Sans CR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: kids branding, posters, headlines, stickers, packaging, playful, cheerful, bouncy, friendly, goofy, fun display, cartoon tone, friendly impact, handmade feel, bold presence, rounded, soft, puffy, chunky, cartoonish.
A heavy, rounded display face with inflated, blob-like strokes and softly swelling terminals. Shapes are irregular in a controlled way, with lumpy curves, uneven counters, and a hand-formed rhythm that keeps the texture lively. Counters are generally small and rounded, and joins tend to look melted together rather than crisply constructed. The overall silhouette reads as smooth and cushiony, with occasional quirky details (like slightly off-center holes and bulbous protrusions) that emphasize its informal character.
This font is well suited to short, high-impact display settings such as children’s branding, playful packaging, posters, sticker-style graphics, and event headlines. It can also work for informal social graphics or merch where a friendly, hand-made bubble feel is desired, but it’s less appropriate for long passages or small UI text.
The tone is upbeat and lighthearted, evoking cartoons, kids’ media, and playful signage. Its puffy forms and quirky rhythm feel approachable and humorous, prioritizing personality over precision.
The design appears intended to deliver an inflated, hand-drawn bubble look with a bold, friendly voice. Its irregular contours and soft construction aim to feel tactile and fun, standing out through personality and visual warmth rather than typographic neutrality.
At text sizes the dense, soft shapes create a strong black presence, and the smaller counters can begin to close up, especially in letters like a/e/s and numerals with interior holes. It benefits from generous tracking and line spacing, and it performs best when set large where the irregularities read as intentional charm.