Print Tape 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, friendly, quirky, casual, chunky, approachability, handmade feel, attention grab, whimsy, rounded, brushy, soft, bouncy, cartoony.
A heavy, hand-drawn display face with compact proportions and softly rounded terminals. Strokes look brush-like and slightly irregular, with gentle swelling and tapering that keeps the texture lively while remaining consistent. Counters are relatively small and often pinched, and curves lean toward oval forms, giving the alphabet a chunky, cushioned silhouette. Spacing feels even but not mechanical, reinforcing an organic rhythm across both caps and lowercase.
This font works best at display sizes for headlines, posters, product packaging, and short callouts where a friendly, handcrafted voice is needed. It’s particularly effective for children’s or family-oriented branding, labels, social graphics, and playful editorial accents, while long text blocks may feel dense due to the heavy color and tight internal spaces.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, with a cartoonish warmth that reads as approachable rather than refined. Its wobble and rounded massing add personality and a touch of silliness, making it feel suited to lighthearted, human messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable handwritten look that stays highly noticeable in layouts. It prioritizes charm and personality through brushy irregularity and rounded forms, aiming for quick emotional impact and easy, informal readability.
Uppercase letters maintain a simplified, poster-like structure, while the lowercase introduces more distinctive handwritten gestures (notably in the descenders and the single-storey forms). Numerals follow the same soft, blobby construction, staying legible while retaining the hand-rendered character.