Print Jikem 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oktah Round' by Groteskly Yours, 'Duplet Rounded' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Proper Tavern' by Larin Type Co, 'Hupaisa' by Melvastype, and 'Donuto' by Roman Melikhov (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: kids branding, packaging, posters, stickers, headlines, playful, friendly, bubbly, childlike, casual, approachability, playfulness, bold impact, informal charm, cartoon feel, rounded, soft, chunky, blobby, quirky.
A chunky, rounded display face with inflated, soft-ended strokes and an overall blobby silhouette. Forms are simplified and highly geometric at a glance, but retain hand-drawn wobble in curves, joins, and counters that keeps the rhythm informal. Counters tend to be small and pill-like, apertures are often narrowed, and terminals are fully rounded, producing a compact, cushiony texture in words. The lowercase is simple and single-storey where applicable, with short extenders and a steady baseline feel; figures match the same puffy, friendly construction.
Best suited for short, bold statements such as posters, book covers, kids-focused branding, playful packaging, stickers, and social graphics. It can also work for short subheads or callouts where a warm, informal voice is desired, while longer paragraphs are likely to feel heavy and crowded unless set large with generous leading.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a toy-like softness that reads as humorous and welcoming rather than formal. Its uneven, drawn quality adds personality and a sense of spontaneity, making text feel conversational and lighthearted.
The design appears intended to deliver a friendly, cartoonish handwriting look with maximum visual impact. Its rounded, inflated construction emphasizes approachability and fun, prioritizing personality and immediacy over typographic precision.
Because the inner spaces are relatively tight and the strokes are heavy, readability is strongest at larger sizes; spacing and line breaks benefit from a bit of air to avoid a dense “ink blob” effect. The overall impression is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, creating a cohesive, mascot-like voice.