Print Tubap 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, branding, playful, folksy, friendly, quirky, retro, approachability, handmade charm, display impact, playful tone, rounded, soft terminals, bouncy, casual, compact.
A compact, rounded display face with heavy strokes and softly modeled curves. Letterforms lean on simple, hand-drawn construction: slightly uneven stem widths, subtle wobble in verticals, and gentle swelling through curves that creates a lively rhythm. Terminals are mostly blunt and rounded, with occasional tapered or brush-like endings in diagonals and joins. Counters are tight and rounded, and spacing feels snug, giving words a dense, punchy silhouette that stays readable at larger sizes.
Best suited to short-to-medium text at display sizes: headlines, posters, covers, packaging, labels, and identity work where a handmade, friendly voice is desired. It also works well for kids’ materials, casual menus, and social graphics where compact, bold letterforms need to carry tone as much as content.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a cheerful, slightly mischievous character. Its bouncy proportions and softened edges evoke handmade signage and mid-century casual lettering, making text feel approachable rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of informal hand lettering while retaining a consistent, font-like regularity. It prioritizes personality and a soft, approachable texture over strict geometric precision, aiming for strong visibility and an easygoing mood.
Distinctive shapes—like the rounded bowls, the loopier lowercase forms, and the notably playful curves in letters such as g, y, and w—add personality and keep texture varied across a line. Numerals follow the same friendly, rounded construction and read as sturdy, poster-ready figures.