Bubble Apma 13 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dreambox' by Bale Type, 'Fox Felix' by Fox7, and 'Hook Eyes' by HIRO.std (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: kids branding, toy packaging, party invites, headline display, posters, playful, bouncy, cartoony, friendly, goofy, fun display, youthful tone, whimsical branding, soft impact, rounded, puffy, soft, chunky, blobby.
This font uses heavily rounded, inflated letterforms with chunky strokes and soft terminals, creating a pillowy silhouette throughout. Counters are small and often teardrop- or bean-shaped, with some letters showing pinched apertures that add an irregular, hand-molded feel. Proportions vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, producing an uneven, lively rhythm rather than a rigid geometric structure. The overall drawing is smooth and solid, with minimal internal detail and an emphasis on bold, simple shapes.
Best suited for display settings where personality matters most—children’s titles, playful branding, event flyers, stickers, and short headlines. It can also work for casual social graphics or packaging callouts, especially when set large with comfortable tracking and line spacing.
The tone is lighthearted and comedic, evoking kids’ media, party signage, and playful packaging. Its wobbly, squishy forms feel approachable and informal, leaning into a cartoon voice that’s more fun than serious.
The design appears intended to deliver an instantly cheerful, bubble-like voice through exaggerated roundness, simplified construction, and intentionally irregular proportions. It prioritizes character and impact over refinement, aiming to feel hand-shaped and fun in bold display applications.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same puffy construction, and the numerals follow the same rounded, compact style, helping maintain a cohesive “soft blob” texture across mixed text. The dense black shapes and small counters make the design read best when given generous size and breathing room.