Print Hylas 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s, packaging, posters, headlines, craft branding, playful, friendly, casual, youthful, quirky, hand-drawn charm, approachability, casual readability, playful tone, rounded, chunky, bouncy, marker-like, soft terminals.
A chunky, hand-drawn print with rounded forms and softly blunted terminals. Strokes are broadly even with slight natural wobble, creating a lively, informal rhythm. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with wide, open counters (notably in O, P, R, and a) and simplified, single-storey lowercase forms. The texture reads like a felt-tip or marker drawing—smooth edges overall, but with subtle irregularities that keep it unmistakably handmade.
This style works best for short text and display settings such as children’s materials, playful posters, casual packaging, event flyers, and craft or handmade branding. It can also suit social graphics and informal signage where a friendly, personable voice is desired.
The font conveys an upbeat, approachable tone with a kid-friendly, doodled personality. Its bouncy shapes and uneven rhythm feel conversational and lighthearted, lending a sense of warmth and spontaneity rather than formality or precision.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering with a marker-like stroke, balancing legibility with an intentionally imperfect, drawn-by-hand feel. Its simplified shapes and rounded weight aim to project friendliness and approachability in everyday, informal communication.
Capitals are simple and sturdy with generous curves, while the lowercase set leans on compact, simplified constructions that maintain clarity at display sizes. Numerals are rounded and friendly, with forms that prioritize charm over strict typographic uniformity, reinforcing the casual, handcrafted character.