Print Tubif 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, playful, friendly, quirky, retro, handmade, handmade charm, display impact, casual warmth, vintage flair, rounded, soft, chunky, bouncy, compact.
A compact, heavy-stroked display face with hand-drawn irregularity and soft, rounded terminals. Stems are generally straight but subtly uneven, and bowls lean toward squarish, pinched ovals rather than perfect circles, giving the alphabet a lively, imperfect rhythm. Curves and joins show a slightly brushed/inked feel, with occasional asymmetry and varied interior spacing that reinforces the handmade character. Numerals and capitals are sturdy and prominent, while lowercase forms stay simple and open, favoring clarity over refinement.
Best suited to headlines, posters, product packaging, and brand marks that benefit from an informal, handmade voice. It also works well for signage, menus, and playful editorial callouts where strong presence and quick recognizability matter more than long-form reading comfort.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a casual, slightly eccentric personality that feels crafted rather than engineered. Its bouncy rhythm and chunky silhouettes evoke vintage sign lettering and playful packaging, reading as confident and good-humored rather than formal.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver a bold, friendly display voice with intentional hand-drawn quirks. The aim is to mimic casual print lettering—compact, sturdy, and slightly uneven—so it feels personable and attention-grabbing in branding and promotional contexts.
The design maintains consistent weight and texture across glyphs, but deliberately varies proportions and curve tension to avoid a mechanical look. In longer text the tight, compact shapes create a dense, poster-like color, making it most effective when given room in headings and short phrases.