Print Kibed 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, branding, playful, friendly, casual, cheerful, hand-drawn, approachability, playfulness, handmade feel, casual clarity, rounded, bouncy, soft, chunky, organic.
A rounded, hand-drawn print face with thick, softly swollen strokes and minimal contrast. Forms are built from simple geometric ideas but retain an organic, slightly wobbly contour, with terminals that look blunted or gently tapered. Proportions are open and roomy, with generous counters and a lively, uneven rhythm across the alphabet that keeps it informal while remaining readable. The overall texture is dark and even on the page, with smooth curves and simplified joins rather than crisp, engineered details.
It works well for short to medium text where a warm, informal voice is desired—children’s books, playful posters, casual branding, packaging, labels, and social graphics. It’s especially effective at display sizes where the rounded stroke shape and hand-drawn irregularities become part of the visual charm.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, like marker lettering used for notes, classroom materials, or kid-friendly packaging. Its bouncy shapes and soft edges feel welcoming and non-authoritarian, leaning more toward fun and friendliness than refinement or formality.
The design appears intended to mimic confident, hand-lettered print made with a thick marker or brush pen, prioritizing friendliness and quick recognition over typographic precision. The consistent weight and simplified forms suggest a goal of easy, approachable readability with a strong, playful personality.
Uppercase and lowercase follow the same playful construction, with single-storey lowercase forms and rounded punctuation that reinforce the hand-made character. Numerals match the letterforms with simplified shapes and soft corners, keeping the set visually cohesive in running text.