Print Nibun 10 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, invitations, classroom materials, playful, friendly, casual, approachable, handmade, human warmth, informal clarity, handmade charm, rounded, bouncy, loose, soft, chalky.
A rounded, hand-drawn print face with softly irregular strokes and gently varied letter widths that create a lively rhythm. Curves are generous and terminals are mostly blunt and slightly tapered, giving a marker/brush-pen feel without true connections between letters. Uppercase forms are simple and open, with a notably rounded G and a Q with a clear tail; lowercase keeps a single-storey a and g and a narrow, upright i with a prominent dot. Numerals follow the same informal construction, with open, rounded counters and slight baseline wobble that reinforces the handmade texture.
Well suited to children’s publishing, educational materials, craft packaging, and friendly signage where an informal, human tone is desirable. It also works for short headlines, quotes, and social graphics that benefit from a hand-lettered feel, and can be used in moderate-length text when a casual texture is acceptable.
The overall tone is cheerful and personable, leaning toward kid-friendly and conversational rather than formal. Its uneven, human cadence reads as warm and spontaneous, suggesting notes, labels, and lighthearted messaging.
The font appears designed to capture the charm of quick hand lettering in a clean, readable print style—prioritizing friendliness, approachability, and a natural, imperfect rhythm over typographic precision.
Spacing appears comfortably loose in running text, helping maintain clarity despite the irregular stroke behavior. The design favors smooth, circular bowls and minimal sharp corners, which keeps the texture soft even at larger display sizes.