Print Odlum 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children’s, headlines, logos, playful, friendly, casual, cartoony, handmade, handmade feel, friendly impact, casual display, playful branding, chunky, rounded, brushy, bouncy, organic.
A chunky, hand-drawn print style with thick, rounded strokes and softly irregular contours. Letterforms show a brush/marker-like construction with gently tapered terminals, occasional wobbly edges, and slightly uneven stroke joins that reinforce a handmade feel. Proportions are compact with tight internal counters in rounded letters, and spacing feels lively rather than strictly uniform, creating a rhythmic, bouncy texture across words and lines.
Well suited to attention-grabbing headlines, posters, packaging, and branding that benefits from an informal, hand-rendered look. It also works nicely for children’s products, casual signage, social graphics, and short bursts of text where a friendly, bold voice is desired.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, reading like casual hand-lettering made for fun, everyday communication. Its rounded weight and irregularities give it a warm, personable voice that feels energetic without becoming aggressive.
Designed to mimic confident marker lettering in an unconnected print style, prioritizing personality and immediacy over geometric precision. The consistent heaviness and rounded shaping aim to deliver high visibility and an inviting, fun character in display-centric settings.
Curves are emphasized over sharp angles, and many forms lean on simplified, cartoon-like geometry (notably in rounded capitals and the numerals). The texture remains consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, keeping a cohesive “marker” presence in both display lines and short phrases.