Print Ismel 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Grotesque' by AVP, 'Dreambox' by Bale Type, and 'MVB Diazo' by MVB (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids media, branding, signage, playful, friendly, cartoony, cheerful, casual, approachability, playfulness, handmade feel, display impact, informal tone, rounded, puffy, soft, blobby, chunky.
A heavy, rounded hand-drawn style with soft corners and slightly irregular contours that mimic marker or brush lettering. Strokes stay thick and even, with minimal contrast and a gently bouncy baseline feel. Counters are compact and often asymmetric, and terminals tend to bulb out, creating a puffy, blobby silhouette. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, giving the set a lively rhythm while remaining highly legible at display sizes.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where personality is the priority: posters, playful branding, snack or toy packaging, headlines, and signage. It also works well for children’s content, crafts, and social graphics, especially when set with generous spacing to let the dense shapes breathe.
The overall tone is warm and comedic, with a kid-friendly, craft-like energy. Its inflated shapes and uneven hand-rendered details suggest spontaneity and approachability rather than precision or formality.
The design appears intended to deliver an immediately friendly, hand-made look with strong visual weight and approachable, rounded forms. It prioritizes charm and impact over strict geometric consistency, aiming for a casual display voice that feels drawn rather than engineered.
Round punctuation and dot forms (notably i/j) read as prominent, reinforcing the bubbly texture. Numerals share the same soft, chunky construction, maintaining consistent color and presence across mixed text.