Print Kubow 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, craft branding, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, kidlike, hand-lettered feel, approachability, informal display, youthful tone, craft aesthetic, rounded, bouncy, hand-drawn, chunky, organic.
A chunky hand-drawn print face with rounded terminals and gently irregular outlines that mimic marker or brush lettering. Strokes stay broadly even with soft swelling and tapering, and the overall rhythm is bouncy rather than strictly linear. Capitals are simple and open with slightly inconsistent widths, while lowercase forms are compact with short extenders and a small, rounded feel. Numerals and punctuation match the same soft, cartoonish construction, keeping counters generous and shapes legible at display sizes.
Best suited to short-to-medium display copy where its playful texture can be appreciated—children’s content, casual posters, packaging, invitations, and craft or snack branding. It can also work for social graphics and headings that need a friendly, handmade look, while long paragraphs may feel visually busy at smaller sizes.
The letterforms convey a cheerful, informal tone—approachable and lightly goofy, with a spontaneous handmade energy. Its unevenness reads as personable and crafty rather than polished or corporate, giving text a warm, conversational voice.
The design appears intended to simulate quick, confident hand lettering with a thick pen, prioritizing charm and approachability over strict typographic regularity. It aims for easy readability in expressive display settings while preserving the spontaneity of drawn forms.
Curves dominate the design, and corners are consistently softened, which helps maintain a cohesive, friendly texture across mixed-case settings. Spacing appears a bit springy due to variable letter widths, reinforcing the hand-rendered character in continuous text.