Print Igmu 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, craft branding, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, youthful, handmade warmth, casual friendliness, playful display, approachable branding, rounded, bouncy, chunky, soft, hand-drawn.
A rounded, hand-drawn print style with thick, marker-like strokes and softly blunted terminals. Letterforms show gentle wobble and uneven stroke rhythm, with slight rightward slant and lively baseline drift that reinforce an informal, drawn-by-hand feel. Counters are generally open and generous, and curves are slightly squashed or irregular, giving the set a buoyant, organic texture. Spacing and widths vary noticeably across glyphs, contributing to a spontaneous, sketchbook consistency rather than geometric precision.
Well suited to playful display typography such as children’s titles, classroom materials, casual packaging, stickers, greeting cards, and upbeat posters. It also works for short headlines and brand marks that benefit from a friendly, handmade voice, especially when paired with simpler body text.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a playful, kid-friendly energy. Its imperfect contours and buoyant rhythm read as personable and non-corporate, suggesting warmth and humor over formality.
The design appears intended to capture the look of quick, confident hand lettering with a felt-tip or marker, prioritizing warmth, approachability, and visual charm. The controlled irregularity and rounded shapes suggest a deliberate effort to feel human and lively while remaining clearly readable.
Capitals are sturdy and rounded, while lowercase forms keep simple, single-story constructions and compact details (notably in a, g, and e). Numerals are similarly rounded and hand-shaped, with friendly, oversized curves that match the letterforms. The dense stroke weight makes it most comfortable at display sizes where the irregularities feel intentional and characterful.