Print Kubow 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, whimsical, casual, youthful, approachability, playfulness, handmade feel, display impact, legibility, rounded, chunky, soft terminals, monoline, bouncy baseline.
A chunky, rounded print style with monoline strokes and softened terminals throughout. Letterforms are compact with a slightly condensed feel, and proportions vary from glyph to glyph in a hand-drawn way. Curves are generously inflated, counters are open and simple, and joins favor smooth, blobby transitions rather than sharp corners. The overall rhythm is lively and a bit irregular, with small quirks in alignment and shape that reinforce the drawn character while keeping the alphabet highly recognizable.
Well-suited to short to medium-length text where a friendly, informal voice is desirable—such as children’s titles, classroom materials, product packaging, social graphics, and posters. Its heavy, rounded shapes also work nicely for labels and display settings where immediate readability and a cheerful tone matter more than typographic precision.
The font communicates a warm, cheerful tone that feels approachable and lightly goofy rather than formal. Its soft, rounded shapes and bouncy rhythm suggest kid-friendly messaging, casual branding, and upbeat headlines. The overall impression is relaxed and personable, like marker lettering meant to be inviting.
The design appears intended to mimic hand-drawn print lettering with a bold, rounded marker feel—prioritizing personality, warmth, and instant recognizability. The slight irregularities and simplified construction suggest an emphasis on an approachable, playful voice for display-focused use.
Uppercase and lowercase are clearly differentiated, with single-storey forms and simplified structures that keep the texture clean. Numerals match the same rounded, hand-rendered logic, staying legible while retaining the playful wobble of the letters. The thick strokes create strong color on the page, making the face read best when given some breathing room.