Print Sikov 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids, signage, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, retro, quirky, approachability, handmade feel, display impact, informal charm, rounded, chunky, bouncy, soft terminals, brushy.
A heavy, hand-drawn display face with rounded forms and softly swelling strokes that mimic a marker or brush. Letterforms are compact and slightly irregular, with uneven curves, blunted terminals, and a gently bouncy baseline that keeps the texture lively. Counters tend to be small and teardrop-like, and several shapes show subtle left-right asymmetry, reinforcing an organic, drawn-by-hand rhythm. Overall spacing reads comfortable rather than strict, with variable glyph widths and a dense, poster-like color on the page.
Best suited for short-to-medium display text where personality matters: posters, product packaging, café or retail signage, book covers, and playful branding. It can also work for children’s materials or informal social graphics, especially at larger sizes where the subtle stroke wobble and rounded counters stay clear.
The font projects a cheerful, approachable tone with a whimsical, slightly retro craft feel. Its chunky inked presence and informal shapes suggest fun, personality-forward messaging rather than formality or restraint.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly handwritten look that feels crafted and human, prioritizing warmth and impact over rigid geometric precision. Its consistent brushy irregularities aim to create a lively texture and an easygoing, conversational voice in headings and brand phrases.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent hand-rendered logic, with simplified, rounded constructions and minimal sharp corners. Numerals follow the same chunky, soft-edged style, keeping the set visually cohesive in mixed text and headline use.