Print Pobab 4 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, greeting cards, playful, friendly, handmade, casual, quirky, handmade warmth, casual readability, cheerful display, rounded, brushed, bouncy, inked, soft terminals.
A lively hand-drawn print with thick, brush-like strokes and clearly visible modulation between heavier downstrokes and thinner joins. The letterforms are mostly upright but gently irregular, with rounded bowls, soft terminals, and slightly wobbly contours that mimic marker or brush lettering. Proportions vary by glyph, with a bouncy rhythm, narrow counters in places, and occasional exaggerated curves (notably in S, J, and lowercase a/e). Numerals follow the same informal construction, featuring rounded shapes and compact interiors.
Best suited to short-to-medium display copy where its texture and bounce can be appreciated—such as headlines, posters, invitations, product packaging, and cheerful branding. It can also work well for kid-focused materials and casual social graphics, especially when set with generous tracking and line spacing.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, leaning whimsical and youthful rather than polished or corporate. Its uneven, human cadence suggests spontaneity and friendliness, making text feel conversational and upbeat.
The design appears intended to deliver an easygoing, handcrafted feel with strong presence, combining chunky strokes and brush-like contrast to stay legible while still looking informal and personal.
Spacing appears intentionally loose and breathable in the sample text, helping the chunky strokes avoid crowding at display sizes. Some glyphs show distinctive, idiosyncratic structures (such as a loopy lowercase g and a playful, curved y), reinforcing the handmade personality.