Print Tosu 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, branding, posters, greeting cards, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, approachable, approachability, handmade feel, everyday lettering, cheerful tone, rounded, soft terminals, monoline, bouncy baseline, hand-drawn.
A rounded, monoline hand-drawn print style with softly blunted terminals and gently uneven stroke edges. Forms are simplified and open, with wide curves and a slightly bouncy rhythm that creates lively texture across a line. Proportions vary subtly from glyph to glyph, and counters stay generous, supporting readability while preserving an informal, drawn character. Numerals follow the same softened geometry, with smooth loops and relaxed, slightly irregular construction.
Well suited to projects that benefit from an informal, friendly impression, such as children’s materials, playful packaging, café or boutique branding, and lighthearted posters. It also works for short-to-medium text blocks where a personable, hand-lettered feel is desired.
The overall tone is warm and upbeat, with a childlike, friendly charm. Its mild irregularities and rounded shapes feel personal and conversational rather than strict or technical, lending an easygoing, cheerful voice to text.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, hand-printed lettering: readable and broadly familiar, but with intentional softness and small irregularities that keep it human and playful. It prioritizes approachability over strict geometric precision, aiming for a casual voice that remains clear in use.
Uppercase letters read cleanly with softened structure, while lowercase shows more personality through varied widths and occasionally quirky joins and curves. The sample text demonstrates even color at paragraph size, with enough consistency to set longer phrases while still looking distinctly hand-made.