Print Kobar 12 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aspira' by Durotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, craft branding, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, approachable, handmade feel, approachability, playfulness, casual display, rounded, soft, bouncy, chunky, informal.
A rounded, marker-like print style with thick, softly tapered strokes and gently irregular curves. Terminals are blunt and bulbous, corners are eased, and bowls are generously open, creating a puffy silhouette with a steady, readable rhythm. Proportions vary slightly from glyph to glyph in a hand-drawn way, and counters stay clean despite the heavy stroke, helping the alphabet and numerals hold up well at larger sizes.
This font is well suited to short-to-medium headline text where personality matters—posters, playful editorial callouts, classroom materials, and kids-oriented branding. It can also work on packaging and labels when a friendly, handmade impression is desired, especially in larger sizes where the rounded details can breathe.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, with a kid-friendly, homemade charm. Its soft forms and subtle wobble convey warmth and informality, making text feel conversational rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic casual hand lettering made with a felt-tip marker or brush pen, prioritizing warmth, approachability, and legibility over strict geometric consistency. Its softened forms and slightly uneven rhythm aim to add human character to everyday display typography.
Spacing appears comfortably loose and the shapes favor roundness over precision, which reinforces the hand-rendered character. The numerals follow the same soft, chunky construction, keeping the set visually consistent in mixed text.