Print Gybil 16 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, posters, packaging, greeting cards, craft branding, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, handmade, handmade warmth, approachability, playful voice, casual readability, rounded, bouncy, informal, monoline, quirky.
A lively hand-drawn print style with rounded, slightly uneven strokes and softly blunted terminals. Letterforms lean on simple, open shapes and a monoline feel, while subtle wobble in verticals, curves, and joins keeps the rhythm organic. Counters are generally generous, and curves (O, C, G, Q) are smooth and airy, contrasted by occasional angular accents in letters like K, V, W, and X. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an intentionally imperfect, human-made texture in both the capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Well-suited to short-to-medium copy where a friendly handmade voice is desired, such as children’s materials, classroom resources, greeting cards, event posters, and playful packaging. It also works well for headings, captions, and brand marks that benefit from an informal, personal tone.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a cheerful, slightly mischievous personality. Its irregularities read as personable rather than sloppy, giving text a conversational, kid-friendly energy that feels relaxed and informal.
The design appears intended to mimic casual marker or felt-tip printing, prioritizing charm and readability over geometric precision. Its controlled irregularity suggests a goal of delivering an authentic handwritten feel while staying clear enough for display and light text settings.
In running text the line color stays relatively even, but the hand-drawn variance and mixed proportions make it feel more illustrative than typographically strict. Numerals are rounded and friendly, matching the letterforms, and punctuation carries the same drawn character.