Print Tavy 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Grotesque' by AVP; 'Chevin Pro' and 'Chevin Std' by G-Type; and 'Core Sans N', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, friendly, chunky, casual, retro, approachability, impact, handmade feel, whimsy, rounded, bouncy, soft, cartoonish, hand-drawn.
A heavy, rounded display face with soft corners and a slightly irregular, hand-drawn rhythm. Strokes are thick and mostly monoline, with subtle wobble and uneven curvature that keeps the texture lively without becoming messy. Counters tend toward oval and slightly squashed shapes, apertures are moderately open, and terminals are blunt and pill-like. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, giving the alphabet a bouncy, informal cadence while maintaining consistent overall color on the page.
Best suited for display sizes such as posters, playful branding, product packaging, labels, and social graphics where a warm, attention-grabbing voice is needed. It also works well for children-oriented materials and punchy headlines, but the dense weight suggests avoiding long passages at small sizes.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a cozy, cartoon-like friendliness that reads as informal and human. Its chunky forms feel nostalgic and kid-friendly, lending an easygoing, humorous voice to headlines and short messages.
The design appears intended to mimic bold marker or brush lettering in a clean, reproducible way, balancing strong readability with an intentionally imperfect, hand-made texture. Its goal is to deliver immediate friendliness and impact rather than formal neutrality.
In text settings the weight creates strong presence and dark color, while the irregularities add character and prevent a rigid geometric feel. The figures share the same soft, rounded construction, helping mixed alphanumeric settings feel cohesive.