Print Obkin 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, social media, book covers, playful, casual, friendly, handmade, energetic, handmade feel, casual display, expressive texture, brushy, chunky, rounded, textured, informal.
A lively hand-drawn print with thick, brush-like strokes and visible texture from overlapping fills and uneven edges. Forms are generally rounded and open, with a bouncy baseline and small irregularities in stroke terminals that reinforce a marker/brush feel. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, and counters range from compact to generously open, creating an organic rhythm that reads as intentionally imperfect rather than geometric. Numerals share the same chunky, gestural construction, with simplified shapes and slightly quirky curves.
Best suited to short to medium display text where the textured strokes and lively rhythm can be appreciated—posters, event promos, packaging, labels, social graphics, and casual editorial headlines. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers when you want a warm, informal emphasis.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, like quick hand-lettering for notes, posters, or DIY packaging. Its roughened fill and casual rhythm add personality and motion, giving text an expressive, conversational feel rather than a polished corporate voice.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of hand-lettered marker text in a consistent, font-ready set—prioritizing personality, texture, and an energetic cadence over strict uniformity.
The darkest areas show subtle interior streaking and stroke build-up, suggesting a dry-brush or marker texture. Round letters (O, Q, G) appear especially gestural, while straight strokes (I, L, T) retain slight waviness that keeps the set cohesive and distinctly handmade.