Print Tuboy 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, kids media, playful, hand-drawn, friendly, quirky, casual, handmade feel, casual voice, display impact, approachability, rounded, soft, chunky, brushed, bouncy.
A compact, hand-drawn print style with thick, slightly irregular strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are simplified and sturdy, with gentle wobble in verticals and curves that gives an organic, marker-like rhythm. Counters tend to be small and closed-in, and spacing is lively rather than strictly even, reinforcing the informal texture. Uppercase forms read tall and narrow, while lowercase maintains a compact body with short extenders and a modest x-height feel.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and playful branding. It also works well for children’s materials, invitations, and informal editorial accents where a friendly, handmade feel is desired; for long body text, its dense counters and heavy strokes are likely to feel busy at small sizes.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a quirky, homemade energy that feels conversational rather than formal. Its uneven stroke behavior and bouncy proportions suggest spontaneity and warmth, making it feel personable and kid-friendly without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to mimic confident hand lettering made with a marker or brush pen, prioritizing personality and immediacy over typographic precision. It aims to deliver a bold, casual voice that feels crafted and approachable in display settings.
Round letters (like O/C/G) show slightly lumpy contours, and diagonals (V/W/X/Y) appear brushy and weighty, which adds character at display sizes. The numerals follow the same casual, drawn look with simplified shapes and a consistent heavy presence.