Print Obkem 7 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, greeting cards, playful, whimsical, quirky, storybook, retro, ornamental charm, friendly display, hand-drawn personality, storybook tone, curly, looped, rounded, monoline, decorative.
A whimsical, hand-drawn print style with mostly monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Many letters incorporate small internal curls, spirals, and looped counters that act as built-in ornamentation, giving the alphabet a lively, illustrative rhythm. The outlines are smooth and consistent rather than rough, with simplified geometry and occasional asymmetry that keeps it informal. Capitals are tall and cleanly structured, while lowercase forms lean into quirky details such as curled descenders and looped bowls; figures follow the same playful, rounded construction.
Best suited to short display text where its curls can be appreciated—headlines, posters, playful branding, party invitations, and greeting cards. It can also work for packaging, craft labels, and children’s or educational materials where a friendly, illustrative voice is desired; longer passages may benefit from larger sizes and ample spacing.
The overall tone is lighthearted and imaginative, reading like a friendly display hand from children’s books or crafty packaging. Its decorative curls add a gentle sense of mischief and charm without becoming chaotic, keeping the mood upbeat and approachable.
The design appears intended to deliver an informal, decorative print feel by combining simple upright letter skeletons with consistent spiral-and-loop motifs. It aims to be expressive and charming while remaining legible enough for common display phrases and titles.
The ornamental curls vary by character, so texture becomes more animated in mixed-case settings and numerals. Open shapes and generous rounding help maintain clarity, but the internal spirals can create visual sparkle that draws attention and increases perceived busyness at smaller sizes.