Print Kobay 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Albert Paneuropean' by Fontsmith, 'Korb' by JCFonts, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, 'Beval' by The Northern Block, and 'Elysio' by Type Dynamic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: children’s media, packaging, posters, headlines, craft branding, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, kidlike, handmade feel, friendly tone, playful display, approachable branding, rounded, blobby, hand-drawn, soft, bouncy.
A rounded, hand-drawn print style with thick, softly swollen strokes and low-contrast forms. Terminals are blunt and slightly irregular, giving each letter a gently wobbly silhouette rather than geometric precision. Counters tend to be small and rounded, spacing is open, and the overall rhythm feels loose and lively while remaining clearly legible in mixed-case text.
This font suits children’s books, classroom materials, playful packaging, stickers, and casual posters where a friendly voice is desired. It works especially well for short to medium headlines and display text, and can remain readable in larger blocks when set with comfortable leading.
The tone is cheerful and approachable, with a lighthearted, doodled quality that reads as informal and personable. Its uneven contours and bouncy proportions add warmth and humor, suggesting spontaneity and friendly conversation rather than formality.
The design appears intended to mimic a marker or felt-tip handprint: bold, rounded, and intentionally imperfect to feel human. It prioritizes warmth and personality over strict typographic regularity, aiming for a fun, approachable presence in display-forward applications.
Distinctive shapes—like the curved, simplified numerals and the softly notched joins in letters such as m/n—reinforce the handmade character. The texture stays consistent across the alphabet, making it feel cohesive in longer passages despite the intentional irregularity.