Print Salay 5 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, posters, packaging, stickers, headlines, playful, cheerful, childlike, friendly, cartoon, handmade feel, playfulness, approachability, whimsy, rounded, bubbly, chunky, soft, hand-drawn.
A chunky, rounded hand-drawn print with thick, soft-ended strokes and gently irregular contours. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed overall, with a bouncy baseline feel created by uneven widths and subtly varied proportions. Counters are small and often asymmetrical, and several shapes show distinctive blobby terminals and occasional teardrop-like openings, reinforcing an organic marker/paint-pen texture. The lowercase is simple and readable, with single-story forms and broad curves; numerals follow the same rounded, informal construction.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text such as children’s book covers, playful brand marks, party invitations, social graphics, and packaging that benefits from a friendly handmade look. It also works well for posters and headings where a bold, rounded personality is needed.
The tone is warm and lighthearted, evoking classroom posters, kids’ packaging, and upbeat homemade signage. Its soft heft and imperfect edges feel approachable and humorous rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic casual hand-lettered print with an intentionally imperfect, cartoonish softness—prioritizing personality and approachability over strict geometric consistency.
The dense stroke weight and tight interior spaces make the face most comfortable at display sizes, where its quirky details and rounded silhouette stay clear. Spacing appears intentionally uneven for a hand-made rhythm, which adds charm but can look busy in long passages.