Print Homal 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dreambox' by Bale Type, 'Fox Felix' by Fox7, 'Calsera' by Ironbird Creative, 'Antry Sans' by Mans Greback, 'Rydero' by Maulana Creative, and 'Tolyer' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, children’s, packaging, stickers, playful, cheeky, cartoon, handmade, chunky, handmade warmth, friendly impact, playful display, casual branding, rounded, bouncy, irregular, soft corners, textured.
A heavy, compact display face with hand-drawn, slightly uneven contours and softly squared corners. Strokes are thick and consistent, with small wiggles and edge irregularities that create an inked, cutout-like silhouette. Counters are tight and rounded, terminals are blunt, and curves feel inflated, giving the letters a compressed, chunky presence. Spacing and widths vary a bit from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an informal, handmade rhythm while remaining largely upright and easy to parse at larger sizes.
Best suited for short display text such as posters, titles, playful branding, product packaging, labels, stickers, and social graphics where a bold, handmade personality is desired. It also works well for kid-oriented materials and casual event signage, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is fun and mischievous, leaning toward cartoon signage and playful packaging. Its chunky shapes and imperfect edges convey friendliness and a casual, crafty energy rather than refinement or formality.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable hand-lettered look with a lively, imperfect texture. By combining thick strokes, compact proportions, and slightly irregular outlines, it aims to feel energetic and informal while staying legible for punchy display settings.
The font’s bold mass and tight internal spaces make it most effective when given generous tracking and line spacing. Numerals and capitals carry the same bouncy, irregular footprint as the lowercase, helping the set feel cohesive for short, energetic statements.