Print Hykom 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ITC Officina Sans' by ITC (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids, branding, social, playful, friendly, casual, bouncy, handmade, handmade feel, friendly tone, display impact, casual emphasis, rounded, soft, chunky, brushed, quirky.
A heavy, rounded handwritten print with a consistent forward slant and soft, brush-like terminals. Strokes are thick and low-contrast, with gently swollen curves and slightly irregular contours that keep the texture human rather than mechanical. The letterforms lean on simplified geometry—open bowls, broad counters, and compact joins—while spacing and widths vary subtly to maintain an easy, informal rhythm. Numerals follow the same chunky, tilted construction, reading clearly at display sizes.
Works best for short-to-medium display text where a friendly handmade voice is desired, such as posters, packaging callouts, playful branding, kids-oriented materials, event promos, and social graphics. The dense stroke weight and slant also make it effective for emphasis lines, stickers, and punchy headlines, while longer paragraphs may feel visually heavy at smaller sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a lively, bouncy cadence that feels conversational and warm. Its slanted, chunky shapes suggest quick marker lettering—confident, informal, and a little quirky—making it feel personable rather than polished.
Likely designed to mimic quick, thick marker handwriting in a clean, repeatable print style—balancing legibility with a casual, energetic personality for expressive display typography.
Capitals are sturdy and rounded, staying legible even with the soft edges and handwritten wobble. The italics-like angle is built into the forms, and the dark color value creates strong presence on the page, especially in short phrases and headings.