Print Kikun 5 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: kids materials, packaging, posters, headlines, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, hand-drawn, quirky, approachability, handmade feel, informal clarity, playful tone, rounded, soft, bouncy, organic, slightly irregular.
A casual, hand-drawn print face with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals throughout. Letterforms are compact and slightly narrow, with gentle irregularities in curves and joins that create a natural, drawn rhythm. Counters are simple and open, and the overall construction favors smooth, simplified geometry over strict symmetry. Uppercase forms are clean and approachable, while the lowercase introduces more personality with varied bowls, occasional descenders, and subtly uneven proportions that reinforce the informal tone.
Well suited for children’s materials, classroom handouts, playful packaging, and friendly signage where an informal, human touch is desirable. It also works for short headlines, quotes, and social media graphics, especially when you want a casual tone that remains legible.
The font feels warm and approachable, with a lighthearted, everyday character reminiscent of marker or felt-tip handwriting. Its bouncy spacing and rounded forms give it a cheerful, kid-friendly energy without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to simulate neat, hand-printed lettering in a consistent, reusable form—prioritizing approachability and character over strict typographic precision. Its simplified shapes and rounded endings aim to keep text readable while maintaining a lively, handmade texture.
Numerals and punctuation match the same soft, monoline treatment, keeping texture consistent in running text. The slightly uneven baseline feel and modest stroke wobble add charm at display sizes, while the narrow set helps lines stay compact in short bursts of copy.