Print Ismel 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Grupi Sans' by Dikas Studio, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, 'Genepi' by Santi Rey, and 'Grimpt' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, children’s media, packaging, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, bouncy, kidlike, chunky, playful display, hand-drawn charm, friendly impact, rounded, soft, blobby, cartoonish, casual.
A heavy, rounded display face with soft corners, bulbous terminals, and an intentionally uneven hand-drawn rhythm. Strokes stay broadly consistent in thickness while letter widths and curves vary from glyph to glyph, creating a lively, slightly wobbly texture. Counters are compact and often irregular, with simplified shapes that favor bold silhouette clarity over crisp internal detail. The lowercase shows a tall x-height and simplified, single-storey forms, while capitals remain chunky and open with minimal sharp joins.
Best suited for short-to-medium display copy such as posters, kids’ products, playful packaging, event promos, stickers, and social graphics. It works especially well when you want a friendly, hand-made voice in headlines, names, and callouts rather than long passages of text.
The overall tone is warm, humorous, and approachable, reading like marker-drawn signage or cartoon titling. Its inflated shapes and quirky inconsistencies add charm and informality, making text feel energetic and lighthearted rather than strict or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable hand-printed look with cartoon energy and high visual impact. Its simplified construction and intentionally irregular rhythm emphasize personality and warmth, aiming for quick readability in playful display settings.
At larger sizes the distinctive silhouettes and rounded terminals carry well, but dense blocks can feel busy due to the irregular spacing and compact counters. The numerals match the same soft, chunky construction, keeping a consistent, playful color across mixed text.