Print Siban 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, quirky, casual, handmade, hand lettering, approachability, display impact, informal tone, character texture, rounded, bouncy, brushy, blobby, soft-edged.
A chunky, hand-drawn print with rounded, soft terminals and subtly irregular stroke edges that mimic a brush or marker. Letterforms are compact and lively, with a gently bouncy baseline and uneven internal counters that reinforce the handmade feel. Curves dominate the construction, while joins and corners are slightly blunted, producing a smooth, inked silhouette. Overall spacing reads a bit tight and energetic, with distinct shapes for both cases and simplified, highly legible numerals.
Best suited to short-to-medium text in contexts that benefit from warmth and personality: posters, playful headlines, packaging, labels, stickers, and social graphics. It can also work for children’s materials and casual signage where a strong, friendly texture is desirable.
The font conveys an informal, upbeat tone that feels approachable and a little mischievous. Its organic wobble and heavy, cushioned shapes suggest handmade signage, classroom materials, and lighthearted branding rather than formal editorial typography.
Designed to capture the feel of quick, confident hand lettering in a bold, readable print style. The intent appears to be a personable display face that adds character and approachability while staying clear enough for simple messaging.
Uppercase forms are bold and graphic with simplified geometry, while lowercase retains a doodled rhythm and noticeable stroke variation from letter to letter. The figures are sturdy and rounded, matching the letters’ soft modulation and maintaining consistent color on the page in longer text.