Print Nuban 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, kids, crafts, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, hand-drawn, quirky, handmade feel, approachability, informal clarity, warmth, personality, rounded, soft, bouncy, irregular, organic.
A casual hand-drawn print with rounded forms, simplified geometry, and gently uneven stroke edges that mimic marker or brush movement. Strokes are mostly monoline, with slight swelling at turns and terminals, and a subtly wobbly baseline and cap alignment that creates an organic rhythm. Counters are open and generous, while curves dominate over sharp corners, giving the letters a soft silhouette. Overall spacing feels loose and informal, with small variations in character width and sidebearing that reinforce the handmade texture.
Well-suited for packaging, labels, and café-style signage where an informal, handmade impression is desirable. It also works nicely for posters, invitations, classroom materials, and kid-focused projects, especially at display sizes where the texture and wobble can be appreciated. For longer text, it is best used in short bursts such as headlines, pull quotes, or captions to preserve clarity.
The font communicates an approachable, cheerful tone—like quick handwritten signage or notebook lettering. Its mild irregularities read as human and relaxed rather than polished, lending a warm, conversational voice to short messages. The overall feel is playful and slightly quirky without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand lettering in an unconnected print style, prioritizing warmth and personality over strict typographic regularity. Its consistent softness and controlled irregularity suggest a deliberate effort to feel friendly and artisanal while remaining broadly legible.
Uppercase forms are compact and rounded, and lowercase shapes keep simple, single-storey constructions where applicable, supporting a straightforward, readable flow. The numerals share the same soft, hand-inked character, with rounded bowls and casual proportions that fit comfortably alongside the letters.