Print Lybey 6 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, labels, invitations, posters, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, handmade, human touch, approachability, readability, informal tone, rounded, monoline, open forms, loose spacing, soft terminals.
This font has a monoline, hand-drawn construction with gently rounded corners and soft, slightly irregular stroke behavior. Letterforms are simple and open, with smooth curves in bowls and modestly tapered joins that keep the texture light and airy. Proportions are compact and tidy, with narrow capitals, straightforward diagonals, and generally uncluttered counters; round glyphs like O/C/G read cleanly without excessive stylization. Lowercase shapes lean toward printed handwriting rather than cursive, with single-storey forms and understated descenders that maintain an even rhythm across words.
It suits short to medium-length text where a casual, human tone is desirable—such as children’s titles, educational worksheets, product labels, and friendly packaging copy. The clear, open forms also make it useful for posters, invitations, and social graphics where legibility and a handmade feel need to coexist. It performs best in lighthearted branding and display scenarios rather than dense editorial typography.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, like neat marker lettering used for notes, labels, or classroom materials. Subtle inconsistencies in curves and terminals add a human touch without feeling messy, giving the face a warm, approachable personality. It reads as playful and conversational rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to emulate neat, everyday printed handwriting with consistent structure and a soft, rounded finish. It aims to be personable and readable, offering a hand-rendered flavor while staying controlled enough for repeated use in graphic design contexts.
Spacing appears comfortably loose, helping maintain clarity at smaller sizes and preventing the thin strokes from visually clumping. Numerals follow the same simple, rounded logic as the letters, blending smoothly in mixed alphanumeric settings.