Print Kobun 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, posters, packaging, headlines, greeting cards, playful, friendly, handmade, whimsical, casual, human warmth, casual clarity, playful display, handmade charm, rounded, soft terminals, brushlike, bubbly, quirky.
A rounded, hand-drawn print style with thick, even strokes and softly blunted terminals. Letterforms are simplified and slightly irregular in width and spacing, giving a natural, marker-like rhythm without connecting strokes. Curves are generous and open, counters are compact but legible, and several capitals use distinctive, slightly stylized constructions that reinforce the informal character. Numerals are similarly rounded and sturdy, matching the overall soft, high-ink presence.
This design works best for short to medium text where a warm, informal voice is desired—children’s publishing, playful posters, craft or snack packaging, event materials, and greeting cards. It can also serve for branding accents and display copy where a friendly handmade feel is an asset.
The font feels cheerful and approachable, with a whimsical, storybook tone. Its gentle shapes and handmade unevenness read as human and lighthearted rather than formal, making it well suited to friendly messaging and kid-adjacent visuals.
The letterforms appear intended to mimic a confident hand-drawn marker script while staying readable in print-like, unconnected shapes. The design emphasizes charm and approachability through rounded geometry, simplified construction, and deliberate, human irregularity.
In the sample text, the weight and rounded joins create strong color on the page, while the idiosyncratic forms add personality in headlines. The consistent stroke thickness supports clarity, though the quirky details make it more expressive than neutral for long passages.