Print Isboz 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Branding SF' by Latinotype, 'Merge Pro' by Philatype, 'DINosaur' by Type-Ø-Tones, and 'Aristotelica Pro' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: kids branding, posters, packaging, stickers, social graphics, playful, cheerful, friendly, cartoony, bubbly, friendly impact, hand-drawn charm, playful display, informal tone, rounded, blobby, soft terminals, chunky, naive.
A heavy, rounded display face with thick monoline strokes and soft, bulging contours that feel hand-shaped rather than mechanically geometric. Terminals are fully rounded and corners are inflated, producing a blobby silhouette with minimal sharp joins. Proportions are lively and slightly irregular: bowls are generous, counters are compact, and several glyphs show subtle asymmetry that reinforces a drawn, tactile rhythm. The lowercase is simple and sturdy with single-storey forms and small, round i-dots; overall spacing reads open and comfortable at larger sizes.
Best suited for short, bold applications where personality and immediacy matter—children’s products, playful packaging, posters, stickers, and expressive social media graphics. It also works well for headings, logos, and callouts where a friendly, cartoon-like voice is desired and readability can rely on larger setting sizes.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, leaning into a kid-friendly, humorous feel. Its soft massing and rounded edges suggest warmth and informality, making text feel casual and welcoming rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum friendliness and impact through exaggerated weight and rounded, hand-drawn forms. Its slightly irregular rhythm and inflated shapes prioritize charm and approachability over strict typographic refinement, aiming for a fun display voice that feels personal and informal.
The extreme weight and rounded joins create strong spotting and high impact in headlines, while the compact counters and chunky shapes can close in visually at small sizes or in dense paragraphs. Numerals share the same inflated, hand-formed character, supporting cohesive, playful titling and labeling.