Print Laleb 5 is a very bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, quirky, friendly, retro, cartoon, handmade feel, approachability, display impact, humor, rounded, chunky, soft, bouncy, hand-drawn.
A compact, hand-drawn sans with thick, rounded strokes and softly blunted terminals. Letterforms lean on simple, balloon-like geometry with occasional quirky asymmetries that keep the texture lively, and counters tend to be small and organic rather than strictly geometric. The rhythm is tight and narrow overall, with modest extenders and a steady baseline feel; curves and joins stay smooth, giving the alphabet a cohesive, brushy marker impression. Numerals match the same rounded, sturdy construction for a consistent set.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, poster titles, packaging callouts, and playful branding. It also fits children’s materials, crafts, and social graphics where a friendly, handmade voice is desired; for longer passages, larger sizes and generous spacing help maintain clarity.
The font reads warm and humorous, with a casual, slightly retro cartoon tone. Its plump shapes and uneven hand pressure cues make it feel approachable and expressive rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic an informal hand-printed marker style with a bold, compact footprint, prioritizing charm and immediacy over typographic neutrality. It aims to deliver strong presence in display contexts while keeping a soft, approachable feel through rounded shapes and gentle stroke endings.
In running text the dense proportions create a dark, punchy color on the page, while the irregularities add personality. The round dots and softly modeled curves help avoid harshness even at heavier sizes.