Print Bodel 5 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s, packaging, posters, craft branding, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, handmade, human warmth, informal clarity, everyday handwriting, approachability, rounded, monoline, loose, bouncy, airy.
A casual, hand-drawn print with smooth, rounded strokes and a generally monoline feel. Forms are slightly irregular in a consistent way, with soft terminals and gently wobbly curves that keep the texture lively rather than mechanical. Proportions are open and readable, with roomy counters, a relaxed baseline rhythm, and mild variation in character widths that reinforces the handwritten character. Capitals are simple and clear, while lowercase shows an informal, note-like construction with single-storey forms and uncomplicated joins.
This face works well for short-to-medium copy where a personable, handmade feel is desired, such as kids-oriented materials, casual packaging, small brand marks, social graphics, invitations, and quote-style posters. It can also serve as a friendly display voice for headings where legibility and approachability are priorities.
The overall tone is warm and informal, like neat marker or pen lettering used for everyday notes. Its friendly irregularity and rounded shapes give it a lighthearted, human presence that feels inviting and unpretentious.
The design appears intended to capture the look of tidy, hand-lettered printing—natural and slightly imperfect—while keeping letterforms familiar and readable for general-purpose use.
The stroke endings tend to be softly tapered or blunt rather than sharply cut, and many curves have a gentle bounce that adds charm in longer text. Numerals match the letterforms with similarly rounded, hand-rendered shapes and straightforward silhouettes.