Print Tubab 16 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, branding, book covers, playful, folksy, friendly, quirky, retro, handmade feel, friendly tone, display impact, casual voice, rounded, chunky, soft, bouncy, irregular.
A chunky, rounded print face with softly swollen strokes and subtly irregular contours that suggest hand-shaped letterforms. Terminals are generally blunt with occasional tapered or flared endings, and curves (notably in C, S, and G) feel elastic rather than geometric. Proportions are compact and tall, with modest counters and a slightly bouncy baseline rhythm in text. The lowercase keeps simple, single-storey forms with a round i-dot and a narrow, upright stance, while figures are heavy and simplified for strong presence.
This font suits packaging and labels, playful branding, posters, and headline or display settings where a friendly handmade voice is desired. It also works well for book covers, children’s materials, menus, and signage that benefits from bold, rounded letterforms and an approachable tone.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a mischievous, storybook character. Its soft corners and uneven shaping read as approachable and human, leaning toward a vintage, handmade sign-painting feel rather than strict typographic polish. The font conveys cheerfulness and personality, making it feel conversational and a bit whimsical.
The design appears intended to provide a hand-drawn, informal print look with strong visibility and a distinctive, slightly irregular texture. It prioritizes personality and punch in display contexts while staying familiar enough to read quickly.
Texture becomes a key feature at larger sizes, where the uneven stroke edges and slightly varied widths create a lively, stamped or cut-paper impression. In continuous text it maintains legibility, but the dense, heavy shapes and tight inner spaces make it most comfortable in short bursts rather than long reading blocks.