Print Tamu 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Laqonic 4F' by 4th february, 'Skate' by DearType, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, and 'Merchanto' by Type Juice (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, kids media, playful, friendly, retro, quirky, bold, handmade warmth, high impact, approachability, humor, rounded, chunky, bouncy, soft terminals, cartoonish.
A compact, heavy handwritten print with chunky strokes and softly rounded terminals. The letterforms show an intentionally imperfect, hand-drawn rhythm: curves wobble slightly, joins are irregular, and counters are small but kept open enough to read at display sizes. Proportions are condensed overall, with variable character widths and a lively baseline feel that keeps the texture from looking mechanical.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing copy such as headlines, posters, stickers, and packaging where a friendly, handmade feel is desirable. It can also work for logo wordmarks and social graphics that benefit from a bold, informal voice, while long passages may feel dense due to the heavy weight and condensed proportions.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a casual humor that reads as expressive rather than formal. Its thick, soft shapes and uneven hand pressure suggest a retro handmade sensibility suited to lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to provide an easygoing, hand-lettered print style with strong visual impact. By combining thick strokes, rounded finishes, and controlled irregularity, it aims to feel human and fun while remaining legible for display typography.
Uppercase forms are simple and blocky with rounded corners, while lowercase introduces more personality through quirky bowls, angled strokes, and varied entry/exit shapes. Numerals follow the same chunky, hand-cut look, maintaining consistency with the letterforms and emphasizing a strong, poster-like presence.