Print Kybug 13 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Romper' by DearType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, kids branding, packaging, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, hand-drawn, casual, bubbly, hand-lettered look, friendly display, casual emphasis, youthful tone, rounded, soft, chunky, bouncy, informal.
A rounded, hand-drawn display face with thick, marker-like strokes and softly blunted terminals. Forms are compact and slightly condensed, with gently irregular curves and subtle wobble that create a lively rhythm without breaking overall consistency. Counters are small-to-medium and often oval, and joins tend to be smooth and swollen, reinforcing a puffy silhouette. The lowercase shows simple, single-storey constructions and short ascenders/descenders, while the numerals follow the same chunky, simplified logic for an even texture in mixed settings.
Best suited to short, high-impact copy such as posters, titles, packaging callouts, and brand marks that want an informal, friendly presence. It also fits children’s content, playful events, and social graphics where warmth and approachability matter more than strict neutrality or long-form readability.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a youthful, craft-like character that feels more like a friendly sign or doodled headline than formal typography. Its rounded heaviness reads warm and humorous, giving text a conversational, lighthearted voice.
The design appears intended to mimic bold hand lettering made with a felt-tip marker or brush pen, prioritizing charm, softness, and immediate visibility. Its simplified, rounded structures aim for a cheerful display voice that stays consistent across mixed-case text and numerals.
The font’s dense stroke mass and compact spacing make it most comfortable at larger sizes, where the soft shaping and lively irregularities can be appreciated without counters closing in. The overall impression is cohesive across caps, lowercase, and figures, with a consistent hand-made feel.