Print Ibken 6 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, kids, stickers, playful, quirky, friendly, handmade, retro, approachability, humor, handmade charm, display impact, chunky, rounded, bouncy, soft, cartoonish.
A compact, heavy handwritten print with softly rounded corners and slightly uneven stroke contours that preserve a drawn-by-hand texture. Letters are tall and tightly set with narrow proportions, while widths vary subtly from glyph to glyph, creating a lively rhythm. Terminals tend to be blunted and bulb-like, with occasional flared ends and gently irregular curves; counters are small and rounded, keeping the silhouette dense and dark. The overall construction stays upright and legible, with a consistent cap height and a straightforward, unconnected lowercase.
Best suited for short, high-impact copy such as posters, headlines, packaging callouts, stickers, and playful branding. It also works well for children’s materials and casual signage where a friendly handmade feel is desirable; extended text is possible at larger sizes where the dense color has room to breathe.
The tone is cheerful and informal, with a whimsical, homemade character that feels approachable rather than polished. Its bouncy narrow forms and chunky weight give it a comedic, kid-friendly energy that reads as lighthearted and slightly retro.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, compact handwritten look that stays highly readable while retaining a casual, drawn texture. It prioritizes personality and punch over typographic precision, aiming to stand out in display contexts with a warm, approachable voice.
Uppercase shapes lean toward simplified, sign-like forms, and the lowercase maintains clear differentiation despite the condensed fit. Numerals are similarly narrow and bold, matching the rounded, hand-drawn finish for a cohesive set in display settings.