Print Ibnab 6 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, social media, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, quirky, handmade feel, approachability, whimsy, display impact, rounded, chunky, bouncy, brushy, soft.
This font uses chunky, rounded letterforms with softly swelling strokes and visibly hand-drawn edges. Terminals are blunted and slightly irregular, giving shapes a brushed, marker-like feel rather than mechanical precision. Counters are generally open and simple, with compact interior spaces in several glyphs, and a lively baseline rhythm that subtly wobbles from letter to letter. The overall construction stays consistent while preserving small variations in curves, joins, and stroke endings that read as intentional human texture.
This style works best for short-to-medium display text where its handmade texture and bouncy rhythm can be appreciated—such as posters, playful branding, packaging, invitations, and social media graphics. It can also fit kid-oriented or craft-themed designs, especially when paired with simple supporting typography for longer reading.
The tone is warm, approachable, and humorous, with an energetic, doodled personality. It feels informal and conversational—more like quick hand lettering than a formal typeface—making it well suited to lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-printed lettering with bold, rounded strokes and a deliberately imperfect finish. Its goal is expressive readability with a friendly, whimsical character rather than typographic neutrality.
Capitals have a friendly, slightly inflated presence, while the lowercase keeps a compact profile that enhances the casual handwritten effect. Numerals follow the same rounded, hand-rendered logic, prioritizing personality over strict uniformity.