Print Gymah 5 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, social media, playful, quirky, handmade, friendly, casual, handmade feel, cheerful display, informal voice, character emphasis, chunky, rounded, compact, bouncy, organic.
A compact, hand-drawn print style with chunky strokes, rounded terminals, and subtly irregular contours. Letterforms are tall and compressed, with uneven stroke edges that suggest marker or brush lettering, while maintaining a consistent overall rhythm. Curves are full and soft, counters tend to be small, and some forms show slight idiosyncrasies (notably in bowls and diagonals) that reinforce the handmade texture. Numerals match the same condensed, weighty construction and simplified shapes for clear, bold silhouettes.
Well-suited for attention-grabbing headlines, posters, and packaging where a friendly, handcrafted voice is desired. It also works nicely for children’s materials, event promos, and social graphics, especially when set at medium-to-large sizes to preserve the interior openings and lively details.
The tone is playful and approachable, with a quirky, handmade energy that feels informal and personal. Its bouncy proportions and imperfect edges read as crafted rather than engineered, lending warmth and character to short phrases and punchy headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver an informal, hand-rendered print look with strong visual presence and a humorous, energetic rhythm. It prioritizes personality and immediacy over typographic neutrality, aiming to feel drawn and human while staying legible in short display text.
Spacing appears fairly tight and the dense silhouettes create strong black shapes, which can make long text feel busy at smaller sizes. The style leans on personality through irregularity rather than strict geometric consistency, helping it stand out in display settings.