Print Jikon 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s media, packaging, posters, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, kidlike, chunky, approachability, fun emphasis, handmade feel, display impact, rounded, bubbly, soft, hand-drawn, cartoonish.
A heavy, rounded hand-drawn print with inflated strokes and soft terminals. Letterforms are simplified and slightly irregular, with gentle wobble in curves and uneven internal counters that reinforce a drawn-by-hand construction. The overall silhouette is chunky and compact, with broad bowls, short extenders, and a generally low-detail approach that keeps shapes bold and approachable. Spacing and widths vary subtly from glyph to glyph, creating an organic rhythm while maintaining clear, upright structure.
Well suited to children’s books, playful branding, snack or toy packaging, event posters, stickers, and short headlines where a friendly, informal tone is needed. It performs best at medium to large sizes where the chunky shapes and hand-drawn texture can be appreciated without counters filling in.
The font conveys a warm, playful tone with a childlike, cartoon-ready charm. Its thick, cushioned shapes feel friendly and informal, suggesting spontaneity and a lighthearted voice rather than precision or restraint.
The design appears intended to mimic bold marker lettering: uncomplicated, rounded forms with deliberate irregularities that signal warmth and approachability. It prioritizes personality and impact over typographic strictness, making it ideal for cheerful, attention-grabbing display settings.
Round dots and softened joins contribute to a plush texture at text sizes, while the heavy weight can cause counters to close up in smaller settings. Numerals follow the same rounded, simplified logic, matching the letterforms for cohesive display use.