Print Sonom 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, 'Gibstone' by Eko Bimantara, 'Neue Helvetica' and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Trade Gothic Display' by Monotype, and 'Molecula' by Northeast Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, chunky, bouncy, whimsical, friendly impact, hand-drawn charm, playful display, casual branding, rounded, soft terminals, blobby, cartoonish, informal.
A heavy, rounded print face with soft, blunted terminals and slightly uneven, hand-drawn contours. Strokes are thick and largely monoline in feel, with gentle swelling at curves and a squarish-round overall geometry. Counters are compact and open apertures are kept small, giving the letters a dense, “puffed” silhouette. Spacing appears generous and the rhythm is lively, with subtle irregularities in curves and joins that reinforce a drawn-by-hand construction.
Best suited for short, bold messaging where personality matters: children’s materials, playful branding, snack or candy packaging, posters, and headline treatments. It can also work for logos and labels that want an informal, hand-made feel, while longer passages are better reserved for larger sizes due to the dense, heavy forms.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a cozy, kid-friendly warmth. Its bulbous shapes and buoyant rhythm read as humorous and lighthearted rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver an immediately friendly, hand-rendered voice with maximum visual impact. By prioritizing rounded mass, simple constructions, and an intentionally imperfect contour, it aims to feel casual, fun, and highly approachable in display contexts.
The lowercase maintains a simple, single-storey construction where applicable, and the numerals share the same rounded, soft-edged build for a cohesive text color. At smaller sizes the dense counters and heavy stroke weight can reduce interior clarity, while larger settings emphasize its character and charm.