Print Tosa 5 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, crafts, playful, folksy, friendly, casual, quirky, handwritten feel, friendly tone, informal signage, human warmth, casual readability, hand-drawn, rounded, bouncy, irregular, soft.
A hand-drawn, print-style face with rounded terminals, softly tapered strokes, and an intentionally uneven rhythm. Letterforms show gentle wobble and variable stroke behavior, with slightly irregular curves and occasional asymmetry that suggests marker or brush-pen drawing. Proportions are lively and inconsistent in a natural way: counters are open, bowls are generous, and the baseline feel is subtly bouncy. The uppercase has a simple, sign-like construction, while the lowercase stays compact with short extenders and a modest, informal silhouette.
Best suited to headlines, short paragraphs, and display settings where a friendly hand-made voice is desirable—such as kids’ materials, invitations, labels, packaging, and casual branding. It can work in longer passages at larger sizes, but the lively irregularity reads most confidently when given room to breathe.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a playful, homemade character. It feels conversational and lighthearted, leaning toward classroom, crafts, or neighborhood-signage energy rather than formal editorial typography.
The design appears intended to mimic informal hand lettering with a consistent, legible structure—prioritizing personality and approachability over strict geometric precision. It aims to deliver a relaxed, human feel while staying readable for everyday display and light text use.
Numerals and capitals remain clear at display sizes, and the glyph set keeps a cohesive hand-drawn texture across straight stems and rounded shapes. The texture is noticeable in running text, where the irregularities become part of the charm and add a casual, human cadence.