Print Kibew 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, classroom materials, playful, friendly, casual, approachable, whimsical, hand-printed look, friendly branding, informal voice, approachable legibility, rounded, hand-drawn, marker-like, soft, bouncy.
A rounded, hand-drawn print style with smooth, bulbous terminals and softly irregular curves. Strokes are fairly even and look like they were made with a felt-tip or marker, with gentle swelling at corners rather than sharp joins. Letterforms lean toward simple, open constructions (single-storey a and g), with slightly uneven widths and spacing that create a lively rhythm while remaining legible in text. Numerals follow the same casual, rounded construction, with a notably loopy 8 and soft, simplified 2 and 3.
Well-suited to children’s publishing, educational worksheets, and classroom signage where warmth and clarity matter. It also fits casual packaging, café or shop posters, greeting cards, invitations, and social graphics that benefit from a friendly hand-lettered feel. Best used at display and short-text sizes, where the rounded forms and informal rhythm can read as intentional and charming.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, suggesting a friendly, human voice rather than a polished corporate one. Its soft shapes and bouncy rhythm feel kid-friendly and welcoming, with a lighthearted, everyday personality.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, hand-printed marker lettering—casual and personable, but controlled enough for continuous reading. Its softened geometry and consistent stroke weight aim to provide an easygoing, approachable voice for informal communication and playful branding.
Uppercase forms are straightforward and rounded, avoiding hard angles; diagonals and joins tend to be softened into curves. Descenders on letters like g, j, and y are long and hooky, adding motion and a slightly doodled character. The texture stays consistent across the alphabet, keeping the set cohesive despite intentional hand-made irregularities.