Print Pukum 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, comics, playful, quirky, friendly, handmade, cartoon, handmade feel, casual voice, playful display, approachable branding, rounded, blobby, chunky, bouncy, irregular.
A chunky, hand-drawn print with soft, rounded contours and subtly wobbly strokes that feel brush- or marker-made. Letterforms are simplified and slightly inflated, with occasional pinched joins and uneven terminals that create a lively, imperfect rhythm. Counters tend to be small and organic, spacing is loose and a bit uneven by design, and overall proportions vary from glyph to glyph for an intentionally casual texture.
Works best for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, stickers, packaging callouts, and social graphics where a friendly handmade voice is desired. It also fits children’s materials and casual branding, and performs well in larger sizes where the irregular details and soft shapes can be appreciated.
The tone is upbeat and whimsical, with a goofy, approachable personality that reads as informal and kid-friendly. Its irregularity and soft shapes give it a lighthearted, comic feel suited to expressive messaging rather than refined typography.
Designed to emulate an informal hand-printed look with bold presence and characterful inconsistencies, prioritizing warmth and personality over strict uniformity. The aim appears to be a legible, cartoon-leaning display face that immediately signals fun and approachability.
Uppercase forms are compact and sturdy, while the lowercase leans toward single-storey, handwritten constructions with noticeable idiosyncrasies between similar shapes. Numerals follow the same blobby logic, staying highly legible at display sizes and maintaining the font’s playful bounce.