Print Sikal 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s media, packaging, posters, headlines, greeting cards, playful, friendly, handmade, retro, quirky, handmade feel, approachability, casual display, playfulness, informal branding, rounded, chunky, brushy, irregular, soft-edged.
A chunky, hand-drawn print with softly rounded terminals and subtly uneven contours that mimic marker or brush lettering. Strokes swell and taper slightly, producing a lively texture and a gently wobbly baseline/spacing rhythm. Counters are open and simple, and many forms lean on broad curves rather than sharp corners, giving the alphabet a warm, approachable silhouette. Capitals feel sturdy and compact, while the lowercase is smaller with a notably low x-height and friendly, simplified shapes; figures match the same casual, hand-rendered construction.
Best suited to display and short-to-medium text where its hand-drawn texture can be appreciated—such as children’s materials, playful branding, craft or food packaging, event posters, greeting cards, and social graphics. It can also work for humorous pull quotes or signage where warmth and informality are desired.
The overall tone is casual and personable, with a cheerful, slightly goofy character that reads as homemade rather than engineered. Its imperfect edges and bouncy rhythm suggest fun, kid-friendly communication, and a light retro craft sensibility.
Designed to capture the look of quick, confident hand printing with a thick tool, prioritizing charm and personality over strict uniformity. The consistent rounded forms and gentle irregularities aim to feel friendly and accessible while remaining legible in prominent settings.
The stroke edges show intentional irregularity, which adds texture at larger sizes but can visually thicken in smaller text. Letter widths and sidebearings vary in a natural, hand-set way, contributing to an informal flow in longer lines.