Print Pobab 5 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, children’s, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, whimsical, handmade feel, friendly tone, display impact, casual branding, rounded, brushy, bouncy, chunky, soft terminals.
A bold, hand-drawn print style with rounded forms, soft corners, and a brush-like stroke that shows clear thick–thin modulation. The letterforms are mostly upright with a slightly bouncy baseline feel, and spacing is open enough to keep counters readable despite the heavy stroke. Terminals tend to be blunted or gently tapered, giving curves a smooth, inked look rather than sharp geometry. Proportions lean condensed overall, with compact bowls and relatively short lowercase height in relation to the capitals.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where a friendly, handmade voice is desired—such as posters, product packaging, café or craft branding, classroom materials, invites, and social media graphics. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers when you want an informal, human tone.
The font reads cheerful and approachable, with an informal, handcrafted charm that feels kid-friendly and conversational. Its lively rhythm and rounded shapes suggest spontaneity and warmth rather than precision or formality.
The design appears intended to capture the look of confident hand lettering in a clean, unconnected print: approachable, attention-getting, and easy to read while still visibly handmade. It prioritizes personality and warmth through rounded construction, brushy contrast, and lively rhythm.
Distinctive, slightly idiosyncratic shapes (notably in curved letters and numerals) add personality and a drawn-by-hand authenticity. The strong contrast and soft terminals create a marker/brush impression that remains legible at display sizes, while the condensed build helps fit more text into narrow spaces without feeling rigid.