Print Ibkes 6 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids media, headlines, stickers, playful, quirky, friendly, handmade, retro, handmade warmth, display impact, casual branding, playful readability, rounded, bouncy, cartoonish, soft corners, inked.
A compact, hand-drawn print style with chunky, rounded strokes and softened terminals. The letterforms are tall and condensed, with gently irregular curves and subtly uneven stroke edges that read like marker or brush lettering rather than mechanical outlines. Counters are small and sometimes pinched, and curves tend toward oval, slightly lopsided shapes that create a lively rhythm across words. Overall spacing feels snug and vertical, reinforcing a narrow silhouette while maintaining clear, legible silhouettes in both caps and lowercase.
Best suited for display settings where personality matters: posters, playful branding, product packaging, café menus, stickers, and social graphics. It performs especially well in short headlines and punchy phrases, where the condensed, rounded forms can stack tightly while staying friendly and readable.
The font conveys a casual, upbeat tone with a whimsical, slightly retro personality. Its imperfect, inked shapes feel approachable and human, giving headlines a lighthearted, handmade energy without turning into a fully connected script.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering in an all-purpose print style—compact for space efficiency, but rounded and irregular enough to feel warm and expressive. It prioritizes character and impact for display typography over the neutrality of a text face.
Capitals are simplified and graphic, while lowercase forms keep a modest amount of individuality (single-story shapes and rounded joins) that strengthens the informal voice. Numerals match the same condensed, rounded construction, making the set feel cohesive for short callouts and labels.