Print Tibow 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, kids media, headlines, playful, friendly, handmade, quirky, casual, handmade feel, approachability, whimsy, casual branding, rounded, chunky, soft terminals, bouncy baseline, irregular rhythm.
A chunky, hand-drawn print style with rounded forms and softly blunted terminals. Strokes show gentle, brush-like swelling and slight irregularities, giving the letters a lively, organic texture rather than geometric precision. Proportions are compact with relatively tall capitals, simple single-storey lowercase shapes, and open counters that keep the glyphs readable despite the heavy stroke. The overall rhythm is slightly bouncy with subtle variation in stroke alignment and curve tension across characters.
Well-suited to display applications where a friendly, handcrafted voice is desired, such as posters, packaging, book covers, and kids-focused branding or educational materials. It can also work for short paragraphs or quotes when you want an informal, human feel, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The tone is warm and informal, leaning toward a whimsical, kid-friendly feel. Its imperfect, marker-like construction reads as approachable and personal, making text feel conversational and lighthearted rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to emulate casual hand lettering with a bold, rounded marker/brush sensibility. It prioritizes personality and approachability over strict uniformity, aiming for a charming, handcrafted texture that stays legible in everyday display settings.
Uppercase forms are straightforward and rounded, while lowercase shows a noticeably handmade character with simplified joins and soft curves. Numerals are similarly rounded and sturdy, matching the letterforms and maintaining consistent color in text. Spacing appears comfortable for display and short passages, with a naturally uneven texture typical of drawn lettering.