Print Hibun 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Multi' by Type-Ø-Tones and 'Boulder' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, branding, playful, chunky, friendly, quirky, retro, playfulness, approachability, handmade, attention-grab, nostalgia, rounded, bouncy, cartoonish, soft, bulky.
A heavy, rounded display face with hand-drawn irregularity and soft, swollen silhouettes. Strokes are monoline in feel, with blobby terminals, generous curves, and slightly uneven sides that create a wobbling rhythm across words. Counters are compact and often teardrop-like (notably in O, P, R, 8, 9), and joins tend to be thick and cushioned rather than sharp. The lowercase shows simple, print-style construction with single-story a and g, a short-armed r, and a stout, blocky t; spacing and widths vary subtly, reinforcing an informal, drawn look.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings where bold texture and personality matter: headlines, poster typography, playful branding, packaging, and event or menu titles. It also works well for children’s materials and informal social graphics, where the friendly, rounded forms enhance approachability.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a comic, toy-like warmth. Its buoyant shapes and intentional wobble read as casual and human, leaning toward nostalgic, kid-friendly, and lighthearted messaging rather than formal or technical voice.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum presence with a hand-drawn, cartoon-leaning character—prioritizing charm and immediacy over precision. The irregular widths and soft geometry suggest an intention to feel human, fun, and slightly quirky while remaining broadly legible at display sizes.
The design maintains strong color on the page, with small internal openings and tight counters that can begin to fill in at smaller sizes. The ampersand matches the chunky, simplified construction and sits comfortably with the alphabet.