Print Kubow 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s media, packaging, posters, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, whimsical, approachability, handmade feel, cheerful display, informal branding, rounded, bouncy, hand-drawn, chunky, soft terminals.
A compact, hand-drawn print style with thick, even strokes and rounded, slightly blobby terminals. The letterforms are simplified and informal, with gentle wobble and mild irregularity that suggests marker or brush-pen construction. Counters are relatively small and apertures tend to be tight, giving the glyphs a sturdy, compact presence. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, creating a lively rhythm rather than strict geometric consistency.
Best suited for short-to-medium display text where personality is desired—children’s books, playful branding, snack or craft packaging, posters, social graphics, and informal signage. It can work for subheads and pull quotes when ample size and spacing are available, but the dense counters favor larger settings for comfort.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a kid-friendly, doodled energy. Its soft shapes and slight unevenness feel human and conversational, leaning more toward fun and warmth than precision or formality.
Likely designed to provide an easygoing, hand-lettered print voice that feels friendly and spontaneous while staying readable. The consistent stroke weight and rounded finishing aim to create a bold, approachable texture for expressive headlines and casual messaging.
Uppercase forms read clearly with distinctive silhouettes (notably the rounded bowls and softly curved joins), while lowercase keeps a simple, print-like structure rather than cursive connections. Numerals match the same chunky, rounded language and remain highly legible at display sizes.