Print Ibken 2 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids branding, labels, playful, casual, friendly, quirky, handmade, hand-lettered feel, friendly impact, informal display, playful branding, rounded, bouncy, compact, chunky, soft terminals.
A compact, hand-drawn print style with thick, rounded strokes and softly blunted terminals. The letterforms are tall and narrow with a bouncy, slightly uneven rhythm that keeps the texture lively while remaining consistent across the set. Counters are small and oval, curves feel rubbery rather than geometric, and joins show a subtle marker-like wobble. Spacing is generally tight, helping the font read as a dense, vertical pattern in text.
Works best for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, product packaging, labels, and cheerful brand moments. It’s also well suited to children’s or hobby-themed materials, event promos, and informal signage where a handmade feel is desirable. For longer text, larger sizes and more generous leading help maintain clarity.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, suggesting a friendly voice with a hint of whimsy. Its imperfect, drawn-by-hand regularity feels approachable and human, leaning toward lighthearted signage and playful copy rather than formal editorial settings.
Designed to mimic a confident, hand-lettered marker print: narrow, bold-looking strokes with rounded ends and a deliberately imperfect rhythm. The intention appears to be creating an approachable display face that feels crafted and lively while staying legible in common headline and packaging contexts.
Uppercase forms are simple and poster-like, while the lowercase keeps a compact, sturdy silhouette; ascenders and descenders are present but not exaggerated. Numerals match the same narrow, rounded construction, with clearly distinguished shapes suited to display use. The font’s dense color and tight spacing can create strong impact, but it benefits from some breathing room at smaller sizes or in long passages.