Print Hirez 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children’s, comics, playful, quirky, chunky, friendly, retro, handmade feel, attention grab, informal tone, retro charm, cartoon energy, bouncy, cartoonish, wobbly, soft-edged, irregular.
A heavy, hand-drawn display face with chunky, compact forms and softly rounded corners that are often cut with wedge-like notches. Strokes stay broadly consistent in thickness while edges and joins show intentional wobble and slight asymmetry, giving each character a cut-paper or marker-drawn feel. Counters are generally small and dark, and several letters show distinctive spur-like terminals and uneven curves that create a lively, uneven rhythm across words.
Works best for short, high-impact text such as posters, playful branding, packaging callouts, event titles, and children’s materials. It also fits comic-style captions or informal signage where a bold, friendly voice is needed and the letterforms can be set large enough to show their quirky details.
The overall tone is lighthearted and mischievous, with a cartoon energy that reads as casual and fun rather than formal. Its irregular silhouettes and punchy weight give it a retro, kid-friendly personality suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic bold, hand-cut or hand-brushed lettering with an intentionally imperfect finish, prioritizing personality and immediacy over strict geometric consistency. Its distinctive notched terminals and bouncy proportions aim to create a memorable, upbeat display texture.
The texture comes from shape irregularity more than contrast: bowls and stems subtly vary in width, and angled cuts at terminals add bite and motion. Spacing feels naturally uneven in a hand-lettered way, which enhances character at larger sizes but can make long text blocks feel busy.