Print Tibuf 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, children’s, craft branding, playful, friendly, quirky, crafty, casual, handmade feel, approachability, whimsy, display impact, informal tone, rounded, brushy, bouncy, chunky, soft.
A casual hand-drawn print face with heavy, rounded strokes and gently uneven contours that preserve a marker/brush feel. Letterforms are mostly upright with soft terminals, subtly flattened curves, and small, inconsistent overshoots that create an organic rhythm. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with compact counters and a noticeably small x-height against relatively tall ascenders/descenders; overall spacing reads open enough for headlines while still feeling tightly knit due to the weight. Figures are similarly informal and bulbous, matching the alphabet’s soft, handmade texture.
Well suited to short, expressive text such as headlines, product packaging, stickers, posters, and social graphics where a friendly handmade voice is desired. It can also work for children’s or educational materials and craft-focused branding, especially when used at larger sizes to showcase its brushy curves and playful rhythm.
The font conveys an approachable, upbeat tone that feels homemade and human. Its lively irregularities and cushioned shapes suggest informality and warmth, with a slightly whimsical, storybook-like character.
The design appears intended to emulate confident hand-lettered marker/brush printing—bold enough to be attention-grabbing, yet softened to remain inviting. Its controlled irregularity prioritizes personality and warmth over strict geometric precision.
Distinctive, simplified shapes (notably in rounded letters and the more sculpted capitals) create strong personality, while the consistent stroke mass keeps the set cohesive. The texture is smooth rather than distressed, so it reads cleanly at display sizes while retaining a hand-rendered charm.