Print Hodab 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Seitu' by FSD, 'Acre' by Jonathan Ball, 'Madani' and 'Madani Arabic' by NamelaType, 'Sebino Soft' by Nine Font, 'Core Sans GS' by S-Core, 'Volkswagen Serial' by SoftMaker, 'URW Geometric' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Elpy' by Wordshape (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: children’s, posters, packaging, stickers, headlines, playful, friendly, chunky, hand-drawn, bouncy, approachability, playfulness, handmade feel, bold impact, casual tone, rounded, soft, cartoony, casual, quirky.
A heavy, rounded display face with a hand-drawn, marker-like construction. Strokes are thick and largely monoline, with softly flattened terminals and gently irregular contours that create a lively, handmade rhythm. Counters are compact and often slightly off-round, while bowls and shoulders lean toward bulbous shapes; diagonals (like in K, V, X, Y) are sturdy and simplified. Overall spacing feels generous for the weight, supporting legibility while preserving an intentionally imperfect, organic consistency.
Well-suited to children’s materials, playful posters, product packaging, and sticker-like graphics where a bold, friendly voice is needed. It performs best at medium to large sizes for headlines, short phrases, labels, and social graphics, and can work in brief paragraphs when generous line spacing is available.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a comic, kid-friendly energy. Its soft corners and slightly wobbly silhouettes read as informal and warm rather than strict or technical, suggesting a fun, conversational voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable handwritten print look that stays highly legible while feeling spontaneous and fun. Its simplified shapes and rounded mass prioritize personality and impact over typographic austerity, targeting cheerful display settings.
Uppercase forms are compact and blocky, while lowercase letters keep a simple single-storey approach (notably a and g) that reinforces the casual handwritten feel. Numerals are bold and rounded with the same softened geometry, making them visually compatible for headline use and short callouts.