Bubble Kigo 18 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, posters, stickers, packaging, headlines, playful, friendly, cartoony, cheery, kooky, grab attention, add whimsy, feel friendly, look handmade, rounded, puffy, blobby, soft corners, chunky.
A heavy, rounded display face with inflated, blobby forms and softly irregular contours. Strokes are thick and smooth with minimal internal counters, creating a compact, high-ink silhouette and a gently uneven rhythm from letter to letter. Terminals are fully rounded, joins are cushioned, and curves dominate over straight segments, giving the alphabet a hand-shaped, rubbery feel. Numerals match the same puffy construction with simple, bold shapes that prioritize presence over fine detail.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as children’s titles, playful branding, event posters, snack or candy packaging, stickers, and social graphics. It works especially well when used large with generous spacing, where the rounded silhouettes and quirky rhythm can be clearly appreciated.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a cartoon-like softness that feels playful and slightly mischievous. Its irregularities read as casual and human, suggesting fun, youthful energy rather than formal precision.
The design appears intended to deliver an instantly friendly, attention-grabbing voice through inflated shapes and gentle irregularity. It aims for character and charm over neutrality, functioning as a bold visual hook for lighthearted messages.
The dense black shapes and small counters can cause letters to visually merge at small sizes or in long text, while larger sizes emphasize its character and charm. Punctuation and dots are rendered as rounded blobs, reinforcing the soft, toy-like texture across the set.