Print Libif 5 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children's, invitations, craft branding, playful, friendly, quirky, casual, handmade, approachability, playfulness, handmade feel, casual legibility, rounded, bouncy, soft, cheerful, naive.
A compact, hand-drawn sans with thick, rounded strokes and gently irregular curves that keep the texture lively. Terminals are blunt and softened, with subtle wobble and small asymmetries that feel intentional rather than messy. Counters are tight and simplified, and the overall rhythm is bouncy, with small shifts in width and sidebearings that read as natural handwriting translated into consistent outlines.
Works best for display and short-to-medium text where a friendly, informal voice is desired—posters, playful branding, labels, classroom materials, greeting cards, and social graphics. The sturdy strokes and rounded shapes help it hold up on packaging and headlines, especially when a handcrafted feel is part of the concept.
The tone is lighthearted and approachable, with a kid-friendly, crafty energy. Its slightly quirky proportions and softened shapes make it feel informal and personable, suited to messages that want to sound warm rather than formal.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of quick marker or felt-tip printing while remaining consistent and legible in set text. It prioritizes warmth, simplicity, and an approachable rhythm over precision or formal typographic structure.
Distinctive details include single-storey lowercase forms (notably a and g), simple geometric constructions in capitals, and numerals that keep the same rounded, chunky flavor. The overall silhouette stays clean enough for short text while retaining a clearly handmade character in longer samples.