Print Kobay 12 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s media, packaging, posters, headlines, greeting cards, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, kidlike, approachability, playfulness, handmade feel, display clarity, informal tone, rounded, bouncy, soft, chunky, hand-drawn.
A rounded, hand-drawn print face with chunky strokes and softly blunted terminals. The letterforms lean on simple, open shapes and a bouncy baseline rhythm, with small irregularities that feel intentionally human rather than mechanical. Curves dominate, counters are generous, and joins are smooth, giving the alphabet a cohesive, easygoing texture. Capitals are compact and lively, while lowercase forms keep a simple, single-storey construction where expected, maintaining clarity even with the informal drawing style.
Well suited to children’s products, playful branding, and casual packaging where a friendly hand-made voice is desirable. It also works for posters, invitations, greeting cards, and short headlines that benefit from an informal, approachable texture. For longer text, it is best used in larger sizes where the rounded details and lively rhythm can breathe.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a playful, slightly goofy charm. It reads like marker or brush lettering made for fun, prioritizing friendliness over precision. The irregular cadence adds personality and an upbeat, conversational feel.
The design appears intended to deliver an approachable, hand-drawn print look that feels spontaneous and fun while remaining readable. Its rounded construction and consistent softness suggest a focus on warmth and accessibility for cheerful, everyday display settings.
Round dots and soft corners reinforce the gentle character, and the numeral set follows the same informal, rounded logic for a consistent voice across alphanumerics. The shapes stay legible at display sizes while retaining their hand-rendered quirks, especially in curved letters and diagonals.