Print Kobem 8 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, greeting cards, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, youthful, approachability, informality, handmade feel, playful clarity, rounded, soft, bubbly, chunky, monoline.
A rounded, hand-drawn print style with thick, softly blunted strokes and low stroke contrast. The letterforms are generally monoline but retain natural wobble and uneven terminals, giving a lively, organic rhythm. Counters are open and generously sized, and curves dominate the construction, with minimal sharp corners. Proportions vary slightly from glyph to glyph, and spacing feels informal yet consistent enough for comfortable reading in short text.
Well suited to children’s materials, playful packaging, crafts, and casual branding where warmth is important. It works best for headlines, short paragraphs, captions, and display copy where its rounded forms and hand-drawn texture can be appreciated. For longer reading, moderate sizes and comfortable line spacing help maintain clarity.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a lighthearted, slightly goofy personality that feels human and unpretentious. Its soft edges and bouncy rhythm suggest an informal, kid-friendly voice rather than anything corporate or technical.
Likely intended to capture the immediacy of marker or felt-tip handwriting in a clean, readable print form. The design emphasizes softness and approachability while keeping letter recognition straightforward, balancing charm with functional legibility.
Distinctive, simplified shapes (notably in curved letters and numerals) reinforce the hand-rendered character, while the bold silhouette keeps forms clear at a glance. The texture created by subtle stroke irregularities becomes more noticeable at larger sizes, adding charm and personality.