Print Pibel 18 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, social media, quotes, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, handmade, handwritten warmth, casual display, personal voice, friendly branding, brushy, rounded, bouncy, lively, soft terminals.
A lively handwritten print with a rightward slant and brush-like stroke behavior. Forms are rounded and slightly compressed, with smooth curves, tapered entry/exit strokes, and soft, blunted terminals that mimic a marker or brush pen. The rhythm is bouncy and informal, with variable character widths and gently irregular proportions that keep the texture human while remaining fairly consistent across the alphabet. Counters are open and generous, and many joins and curves show subtle stroke modulation rather than rigid monoline construction.
Well-suited for short to medium-length display text where a friendly handwritten voice is desired, such as logos, product labels, invitations, posters, and social media graphics. It can also work for headings and pull quotes when you want a casual, personable tone, especially at sizes large enough to showcase the brush-like stroke details.
The overall tone is warm and upbeat, suggesting personal notes, friendly packaging, and informal branding. Its energetic slant and rounded shapes read as cheerful and welcoming rather than formal or technical, giving text a conversational, hand-signed feel.
Designed to capture the immediacy of hand lettering in a clean, readable print style. The intent appears to balance spontaneity—through slant, bounce, and tapering—with enough consistency to function reliably in everyday display typography.
Capitals are simple and readable with a casual, hand-drawn presence, while lowercase letters lean toward looped and rounded constructions that enhance flow in words without connecting. Numerals match the same brushy softness, keeping a cohesive feel in mixed text. The sample text shows an even color on the page at display sizes, with the most character coming from the lively curves and tapered strokes.