Print Itraw 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Area' by Blaze Type, 'Skate' by DearType, 'Ad Design JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, 'DIN Next' and 'DIN Next Paneuropean' by Monotype, 'Core Sans DS' by S-Core, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: children’s media, posters, packaging, stickers, headlines, playful, friendly, whimsical, cartoon, casual, playfulness, approachability, handmade charm, display impact, rounded, blobby, soft, chunky, bouncy.
A chunky, rounded hand-drawn print face with heavy, even strokes and softly inflated terminals. Shapes are simplified and slightly irregular, with a bouncy baseline feel created by varied letter widths and gently wobbly curves. Counters are small-to-medium and often asymmetrical, while joins and corners stay blunt and pillowy rather than sharp. The set reads clearly at display sizes, with a tall lowercase presence and compact internal spaces.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing text such as children’s books, playful posters, toy or snack packaging, stickers, and social graphics. It also works well for headings and display lines where a friendly, hand-drawn presence is desired; extended small-size body text may feel dense due to the heavy strokes and tight counters.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, leaning toward a cartoon and kid-friendly voice. Its soft, blobby forms feel informal and lighthearted, suggesting handmade signage and playful packaging rather than strict typographic precision.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, handmade print look with soft edges and an intentionally imperfect rhythm, emphasizing warmth and approachability. It aims for immediate visual charm and legibility in fun, casual contexts rather than formal or technical typography.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same soft, rounded construction, producing a cohesive texture in mixed-case text. Numerals follow the same inflated, simplified style, prioritizing friendliness over strict geometric consistency.