Print Kobos 4 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, posters, packaging, headlines, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, youthful, hand-drawn, approachability, handmade feel, cheerful tone, informal clarity, display impact, rounded, chunky, soft terminals, bouncy, informal.
A chunky, hand-drawn print with rounded strokes and softly blunted terminals that keep edges from feeling sharp. Letterforms are simple and compact with a slightly bouncy baseline and mild, natural irregularities that read as marker-like drawing rather than geometric construction. Counters are generally open and clear, while joins and curves are generously smoothed; the overall rhythm favors short, sturdy shapes over delicate detail. Capitals and numerals are similarly simplified and weighty, maintaining consistent stroke presence across the set.
Best suited for short-to-medium display text where personality is desired: children’s products, playful packaging, informal posters, classroom materials, and social or event graphics. It can also work for friendly UI labels or signage when a soft, approachable voice is needed, but is less ideal for long-form reading where the heavy texture may become tiring.
The tone is warm and approachable, leaning toward lighthearted, kid-friendly friendliness rather than seriousness or formality. Its imperfect, drawn character adds a human, conversational feel that suits upbeat messaging and casual branding.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, hand-printed lettering with a thick marker, prioritizing warmth and immediacy over typographic precision. Its simplified construction and rounded finishing aim to deliver an accessible, cheerful voice that feels personal and handmade.
Spacing appears comfortable and even in running text, with a steady texture created by the thick strokes and rounded forms. Distinctive, uncomplicated shapes help maintain legibility at display sizes, while the intentionally naïve construction becomes more noticeable as sizes get smaller.