Print Laniw 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s media, packaging, posters, headlines, craft branding, playful, friendly, casual, youthful, hand-drawn, human warmth, approachability, handmade feel, high visibility, rounded, bouncy, chunky, informal, soft-edged.
A rounded, marker-like hand print with thick strokes and softened terminals. Letterforms are slightly irregular in width and curve, creating a natural, drawn rhythm without connecting strokes. Counters are compact and often asymmetrical, and curves tend toward bulbous shapes (notably in C, O, S, and numerals), giving the alphabet a chunky, approachable texture. The lowercase is simple and legible with single-storey forms and minimal detailing; dots and small features are generously sized to hold up at display sizes.
Works well for short-to-medium display text where a friendly, handmade voice is desired—children’s products, playful packaging, stickers, posters, classroom materials, and casual brand marks. It can also suit social graphics and event titles where an inviting, informal tone is more important than strict typographic precision.
The overall tone is warm, cheerful, and informal, with a bouncy presence that feels conversational and approachable. The gentle wobble and rounded forms suggest a human touch, leaning toward kid-friendly and lighthearted messaging rather than formal or technical settings.
Designed to mimic confident hand-printed lettering with a thick marker or brush pen, prioritizing friendliness, immediacy, and visibility. The consistent roundness and intentional irregularities aim to create personality while keeping shapes straightforward and readable.
Spacing appears comfortably open for a handwritten style, helping prevent dark clumping despite the heavy strokes. Numerals share the same rounded, drawn construction and read clearly, reinforcing a cohesive, poster-ready feel.