Print Kabes 9 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Menca' and 'Menco' by Kvant and 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, kidlike, approachable, approachability, handmade feel, playful impact, easy legibility, rounded, soft, bubbly, chunky, hand-drawn.
A rounded, heavy monoline design with soft terminals and subtly uneven contours that preserve a hand-drawn feel. Letterforms lean on simple geometric skeletons—round bowls, open counters, and gently curved joins—while small irregularities in stroke edge and proportion add warmth. Uppercase shapes are compact and sturdy, and the lowercase follows a single-storey, print-style construction with generous curves and wide apertures that keep forms readable at display sizes. Numerals are similarly plump and simplified, with consistent stroke weight and smooth, blobby curves.
Well-suited for playful display work such as children’s materials, casual branding, packaging, posters, and social graphics where a warm, approachable voice is desired. It also works effectively for short, large-size text like titles, labels, and callouts where its rounded forms and heavy color can carry visual emphasis.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, suggesting a friendly marker-pen or felt-tip personality. Its rounded weight and soft edges communicate warmth, humor, and an easygoing, kid-friendly energy rather than formality or precision.
The design appears intended to mimic a friendly hand-printed style with bold, rounded strokes that remain highly legible and characterful. It prioritizes charm, softness, and quick visual impact, aiming for an inviting look that feels human and informal.
The rhythm is lively, with mild variation in widths and curve tension that reinforces the handmade character while remaining consistent enough for short text settings. The shapes favor clarity and charm over crisp typographic sharpness, especially in round letters where the bowls feel intentionally puffy and expressive.