Print Ismaw 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Skate' and 'Timeout' by DearType and 'Cutney' by Twinletter (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, friendly, quirky, cartoony, casual, approachability, humor, handmade, impact, simplicity, rounded, blobby, chunky, bouncy, soft.
A chunky, rounded display face with hand-drawn irregularity and soft, inflated strokes. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with gently uneven curves, subtly wobbly edges, and minimal interior counters that stay open despite the heavy weight. Terminals tend to be blunt and rounded, and the overall rhythm is bouncy with small inconsistencies in width and curvature that reinforce a drawn-by-hand feel.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, labels, and playful packaging where the bold silhouette can carry the design. It also works well for kid-oriented materials, casual branding, social graphics, and stickers or merch where a friendly, hand-made voice is desired.
The font reads as upbeat and approachable, with a humorous, cartoon-like energy. Its soft, blobby shapes feel informal and friendly, lending a lighthearted tone that fits playful messaging more than serious or technical content.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, hand-drawn presence that feels approachable and fun, prioritizing personality and immediate visual impact over formal precision. The rounded, simplified shapes suggest an intention to remain legible at display sizes while keeping an informal, quirky charm.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, simplified construction, and the numerals match the same rounded, hand-rendered style. The heavy strokes and compact counters make it most effective when given breathing room, as tight tracking or small sizes can reduce clarity.