Print Ibdan 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, comics, playful, quirky, friendly, handmade, casual, handmade feel, friendly tone, playful display, casual clarity, rounded, chunky, soft-edged, bouncy, cartoonish.
A chunky, hand-drawn print face with rounded terminals and softly irregular contours. Strokes are thick and even in color, with gentle wobble and small asymmetries that keep the texture human rather than geometric. Counters tend to be compact and slightly uneven, while curves (O, C, S) feel inflated and organic. The rhythm is bouncy with inconsistent widths and lively spacing, producing an informal, doodled look that remains legible at display sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, stickers, toy and snack packaging, classroom materials, and comic-style captions. It can also work for branding that wants an approachable, handmade tone, especially when paired with a simpler supporting sans for body copy.
The font reads as warm and humorous, with a lighthearted, cartoon-leaning personality. Its uneven edges and buoyant proportions suggest spontaneity and approachability, making it feel conversational and kid-friendly rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to emulate quick marker or brush lettering in an unconnected print style, prioritizing charm and energy over strict uniformity. Its thick, rounded forms and deliberate irregularities aim to deliver friendly readability with a distinctive, playful voice.
Uppercase forms are simple and bold with softened corners, while lowercase letters show more personality—single-storey shapes and idiosyncratic details (like a compact, dot-topped i/j and a playful, rounded g) reinforce the handwritten feel. Numerals match the same inflated, hand-cut silhouette and are suited to attention-grabbing use rather than dense tabular settings.