Print Tofi 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, children’s media, playful, whimsical, friendly, storybook, hand-drawn, human warmth, playful display, casual branding, storytelling, rounded, soft terminals, lively, irregular rhythm, casual.
This typeface has a hand-drawn print feel with gently irregular outlines and a lively, slightly uneven rhythm. Strokes are mostly smooth and rounded with occasional tapered joins and soft, bulb-like terminals that keep the texture warm rather than mechanical. Proportions vary subtly from letter to letter, and the curves (notably in bowls and rounds) feel open and airy, while verticals stay sturdy enough for display clarity. Overall spacing reads loose and comfortable, supporting a casual, personable color on the page.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings such as headlines, posters, book covers, and packaging where its handmade warmth can be a feature. It also fits children’s media, crafts, and casual branding applications that benefit from a friendly, whimsical voice. For dense body text, it will be more effective in larger sizes where the playful shapes can breathe.
The tone is lighthearted and personable, evoking a storybook or craft sensibility rather than a formal editorial voice. Its friendly shapes and mild quirks suggest informality and approachability, with a playful energy that works well when you want text to feel human and made-by-hand.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of informal hand lettering while maintaining legible, consistent forms across the alphabet and figures. Its mix of smooth strokes and subtle irregularities aims to provide personality and warmth for expressive display typography.
Distinctive capitals and numerals add character through varied widths and slightly idiosyncratic curves, which helps headlines feel unique. The overall smoothness keeps it from looking messy, but the intentional irregularities remain visible, especially in diagonals and curved joins.