Print Tikum 5 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
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This font has a thick, brushy marker look with rounded strokes and slightly irregular contours that keep it feeling hand-drawn while remaining consistent. Letterforms are generally narrow with a lively, uneven rhythm, and many strokes swell subtly through curves, creating a soft, painted texture. Terminals are blunted and rounded rather than sharp, and counters tend to be small, giving the design a dense, punchy silhouette. Uppercase and lowercase share the same informal construction, with simple, legible shapes and occasional quirky details that add personality.
It works best for short-to-medium display settings where a bold, friendly voice is needed—posters, packaging, café menus, invitations, social media graphics, and titles. The strong stroke weight helps it hold up on screens and in print, especially when paired with a simpler companion for longer reading.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, like casual hand lettering for everyday messages. Its bouncy shapes and soft edges suggest warmth and humor, making it feel more friendly than formal. The texture reads as handcrafted and expressive without becoming chaotic.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident hand lettering made with a brush pen or marker—bold, compact, and easy to read while still clearly handmade. It aims to deliver personality and approachability through rounded forms, slight irregularity, and a buoyant rhythm.
The numerals match the letters with the same rounded, heavy strokes and a slightly uneven baseline feel. At text sizes, the dense interiors and thick strokes create strong color, so spacing and line height matter to keep lines from feeling crowded.