Print Gokuy 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, social media, children’s, craft labels, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, approachable, human touch, casual readability, friendly branding, handmade texture, monoline, rounded, quirky, informal, sketchy.
A casual, hand-drawn print style with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with a steady upright stance and gentle irregularities that keep the rhythm lively. Curves are smoothly drawn rather than geometric, and joins/endings show subtle wobble consistent with marker or pen writing. Spacing feels natural and a bit uneven in the way of handwriting, while remaining legible in running text.
Well-suited for short to medium-length copy where a warm, informal voice is desired—such as packaging, café menus, classroom materials, craft branding, and social posts. It can also work for headlines and callouts in posters or flyers, and for light editorial accents where a handwritten print texture helps soften the layout.
The overall tone is relaxed and personable, with a light, playful energy. The small quirks and softened shapes read as human and approachable, giving text an informal, conversational feel without becoming messy or overly expressive.
Likely designed to mimic neat, everyday handwriting: readable, compact, and personable, with just enough irregularity to feel authentic. The emphasis appears to be on friendly legibility and a natural hand-made texture for informal communication.
Uppercase forms are simple and clean with minimal ornament, while lowercase shapes add more personality through slightly varied bowls, hooks, and tails. Numerals match the same hand-rendered logic, staying clear and friendly rather than strictly uniform.