Print Sidom 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, craft branding, greeting cards, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, bubbly, handmade warmth, friendly display, casual emphasis, playful tone, rounded, chunky, soft terminals, organic, bouncy.
A rounded, heavy handwritten print style with soft, swelling strokes and gently uneven contours that feel drawn rather than constructed. Letterforms are compact with broad curves, minimal sharp corners, and slightly wobbly edges, creating an organic rhythm across words. Spacing and widths vary noticeably, and many shapes have simplified geometry (single-storey forms, open counters, and blunted joins) that keeps the texture lively and informal.
Well-suited to playful display settings such as children’s materials, informal posters, stickers, and cheerful packaging where a handmade voice is desirable. It also works for short branding phrases, event titles, and social graphics, especially at medium to large sizes where the rounded forms and lively rhythm can breathe.
The font conveys a warm, approachable tone that reads as playful and slightly goofy, like marker lettering on a poster or classroom sign. Its bouncy silhouettes and soft forms give it a friendly, kid-like energy while staying clear enough for short, attention-grabbing lines.
The design appears intended to mimic thick marker or brush-pen print lettering with an intentionally imperfect, human cadence. Its simplified, rounded construction prioritizes friendliness and immediate impact over formal precision, aiming for approachable display typography.
Capitals are prominent and chunky, giving headlines a strong, cheerful presence. The numerals match the same rounded, hand-drawn logic, with simple, high-contrast-in-shape (not stroke) silhouettes that remain recognizable at a glance. Overall texture is intentionally irregular, favoring personality over strict consistency.