Print Ekmin 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, kids branding, social graphics, playful, casual, handmade, friendly, quirky, handmade feel, approachability, informal display, high impact, brushy, rounded, chunky, organic, bouncy.
A chunky, hand-drawn print face with rounded forms and visibly irregular stroke edges that suggest a brush or marker. The letters keep an upright stance but vary in width and contour, creating a lively, uneven rhythm across words. Counters are generally open and simplified, terminals are soft and blunted, and curves show subtle wobble rather than geometric precision. Capitals are sturdy and compact, while lowercase forms are generous and slightly bouncy, with straightforward, unconnected construction.
This font is well suited to short-to-medium display copy where a personable, handmade voice is desired—posters, packaging callouts, café or market-style signage, and casual branding. It can also work effectively in social media graphics and titles where a bold, friendly handwritten look helps text stand out.
The overall tone is warm and informal, like hand-lettered signage or a quick marker note. Its imperfect outlines and buoyant proportions read as approachable and fun, with a lightly quirky character that feels personal rather than polished.
The design appears intended to mimic energetic hand lettering with a brushy, marker-like stroke, balancing legibility with a deliberately imperfect, human texture. Its variable shapes and softened terminals aim to convey spontaneity and approachability in display settings.
The numerals match the same brushed, hand-cut feel, with simplified shapes and softened corners that prioritize personality over strict consistency. The texture-like edge variation is a key visual feature and becomes more apparent at larger sizes.