Print Fobam 4 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clarina Sans' by Asritype, 'AG Royal' and 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font, 'Pulp Display' by Spilled Ink, 'Mundial Narrow' by TipoType, 'Niteweit' by TypeArt Foundry, and 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, children's, craft branding, playful, handmade, quirky, friendly, rustic, handmade feel, approachability, display impact, casual tone, textured, rough-edged, chunky, organic, cartoonish.
A chunky, hand-drawn print with heavy, rounded forms and subtly uneven stroke edges that create a dry-brush/inked texture. Terminals are blunt and slightly irregular, with small nicks and wobble that keep the outlines lively. Proportions lean wide and open in many letters, with generous counters (notably in O, P, R) and a straightforward, readable construction overall. Curves are smooth but not perfectly geometric, and the baseline/sidebearings feel intentionally inconsistent for an organic rhythm.
Well-suited for short-to-medium display text where texture can be appreciated, such as posters, playful headlines, product packaging, stickers, and craft or small-business branding. It can also work for children’s or educational materials when a friendly, informal voice is desired, while longer body copy may feel visually busy due to the rough edge detail.
The texture and soft, rounded shapes give the face an approachable, casual tone—more handmade than polished. Its irregular edges add warmth and a slightly rustic, crafty character, while the bold silhouettes keep it energetic and confident.
The design appears intended to capture a bold marker/brush print look with visible imperfections, prioritizing personality and warmth over strict typographic precision. It aims to stay highly legible at display sizes while communicating a casual, handmade sensibility.
The font maintains consistent weight while allowing noticeable per-glyph idiosyncrasies (especially in diagonals and joins), which reinforces the drawn-by-hand impression. Numerals match the letterforms with rounded bodies and the same distressed edge treatment, helping mixed text feel cohesive.