Print Toba 7 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s media, greeting cards, playful, friendly, whimsical, retro, handmade, human warmth, informal display, vintage charm, approachable branding, rounded, soft terminals, bouncy, chunky, quirky.
A chunky, hand-drawn serif with rounded corners, soft wedge-like terminals, and subtly uneven strokes that preserve a made-by-hand feel. The letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with sturdy verticals and gently swelling curves that create a lively, imperfect rhythm. Serifs read as blunted slabs or flares rather than sharp brackets, and many joins and endings show small idiosyncrasies that keep the texture organic. Numerals are similarly heavy and rounded, matching the warm, cartoonish mass of the letters.
Works best for headlines, display copy, and branding where an informal, handmade personality is desired—such as packaging, café menus, children’s materials, stickers, and event posters. It can also add character to short pull quotes or social graphics, but the dense weight and lively detailing are better suited to larger sizes than extended small text.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a hint of vintage storybook character. Its friendly irregularity and stout shapes feel informal and personable, lending a lighthearted voice to headlines and short messages.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly hand-printed voice with serifed charm, balancing legibility with visible human irregularities. Its softened terminals and compact build suggest a goal of warmth and approachability rather than formal precision.
In longer text the strong color and compact proportions create a dense texture, while the uneven detailing adds visual movement. Counters are generally open for the weight, but the heavy stroke and decorative terminals make it more expressive than neutral.