Print Kobem 7 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Izmir' by Ahmet Altun; 'Transcript' by Colophon Foundry; 'Benton Sans', 'Benton Sans Pro', and 'Benton Sans Std' by Font Bureau; and 'Carnova' by Typotheticals (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: kids branding, posters, packaging, headlines, craft projects, playful, friendly, casual, kidlike, approachable, handmade feel, friendly display, playful tone, casual readability, rounded, soft, chunky, bubbly, monoline-ish.
A rounded, heavy marker-like alphabet with soft terminals and gently irregular outlines that preserve an organic, hand-drawn feel. Strokes are thick and mostly even, with broad curves and minimal sharp corners; joins and diagonals often look slightly bent or cushioned rather than rigidly geometric. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with wide bowls (O, Q, 0, 8) and compact counters, while spacing reads open and readable in text despite the substantial weight.
Well suited to children’s products, playful branding, casual posters, stickers, and packaging where a warm, informal voice is desired. It reads best at display sizes for headlines, short statements, and labels, and can also work for brief paragraphs when a friendly handwritten texture is the goal.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, with a friendly, cartoon-leaning warmth. Its soft shapes and slightly wobbly rhythm suggest handmade signage or classroom materials rather than a polished corporate voice.
The design appears intended to mimic a thick felt-tip or marker print style with rounded, forgiving shapes and a personable, hand-made rhythm. It prioritizes charm and approachability over strict typographic precision.
Distinctive details include rounded ends throughout, simplified forms, and occasional asymmetries that reinforce a drawn-by-hand character. Numerals and lowercase maintain the same soft construction, keeping the set visually consistent for mixed-case messaging and short copy.