Chubby Cheeks
the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
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Overview
Chubby Cheeks is a playful TrueType font created by James Shields, who distributes it for free personal use[^1]. It appeared on font sites as early as the late 1990s and is usually classified as a “Cartoon/Comic” font[^1]. Shields explains that he designed his early fonts with Corel Draw and later the Softy font editor, and he encourages people to share what they create with his fonts[^2].
Role in Chobots
In the Chobots MMO, Chubby Cheeks served as the primary display typeface. It was used widely in the game’s user interface, promotional materials and official Flash banners. When players created blogs or “guide” sites on platforms like Blogger/Blogspot, they could embed Chobots banners that showcased the Chubby Cheeks lettering, making the font synonymous with the Chobots community’s identity.
Font details and usage
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Font file | CHUBBY.TTF |
| Category | Cartoon/Comic[^1] |
| Designer | James Shields[^1] |
| First release | Late 1990s / before 2005[^1] |
| Licence | Free for personal use[^1] |
| Chobots usage | UI font and official banners; widely embedded in Blogspot/Blogger fan sites |
Attributes & References
[^1]: DaFont entry for Chubby Cheeks – identifies the designer, category and first appearance on font sites.
[^2]: Readme from James’s Fonts on FreeBestFonts – notes that Shields developed his fonts using Corel Draw and Softy and asks users to share what they do with his fonts.