Print Pobab 12 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, craft labels, playful, friendly, quirky, casual, whimsical, approachability, handmade feel, cheerful tone, informal branding, display impact, rounded, soft terminals, bouncy rhythm, hand-drawn, slightly irregular.
A chunky, rounded handwritten print with smooth curves, soft terminals, and a gently uneven stroke rhythm that keeps it human and lively. Proportions are compact with simplified forms and minimal sharp corners; counters are open and shapes lean toward bulbous bowls and rounded joins. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, creating an organic texture that reads as intentionally informal while remaining clear at display sizes.
Best suited for short-to-medium display copy where a friendly handwritten voice is needed: headlines, posters, product packaging, café menus, classroom materials, and craft or DIY branding. It also works well for quotes and social graphics where a casual, personable texture is more important than formal typographic precision.
The overall tone is warm, upbeat, and a bit mischievous—more like a marker or brush-pen note than a formal typeface. Its bouncy shapes and soft edges convey approachability and lightheartedness, making text feel conversational and kid-friendly without becoming messy.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of hand-lettered print—confident, rounded, and intentionally imperfect—while staying legible and cohesive across letters and numbers. It prioritizes warmth and personality over strict geometric consistency, aiming for an inviting, everyday feel.
Uppercase forms are straightforward and sturdy, while lowercase shows more personality through rounded shoulders, looping descenders, and occasional swashy turns (notably in letters like j, y, and z). Numerals match the same friendly, hand-drawn logic with simple construction and rounded ends, keeping the set visually consistent across mixed text.