Print Koked 5 is a very bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pantograph' by Colophon Foundry, 'Bouncer' by Fenotype, 'Branding SF' by Latinotype, 'Prelo Compressed' by Monotype, and 'Eastman Condensed' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, stickers, playful, friendly, quirky, handmade, retro, space saving, approachability, attention grabbing, handmade feel, display impact, rounded, soft corners, chunky, cartoonish, bouncy.
A compact, heavy, hand-drawn sans with consistently thick strokes and rounded terminals. The letterforms are condensed and tall, with smooth curves, slightly uneven contours, and occasional quirky joins that give a drawn-by-hand feel while staying clean and legible. Counters are small but open enough for display use, and the overall rhythm is tight and vertical, with a subtle wobble that keeps it from feeling mechanical.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, logos, packaging, and playful branding where a bold, friendly voice is desired. It can work for brief subheads or callouts in editorial layouts, but its dense, narrow build is most comfortable when not set in long body copy.
The font reads cheerful and approachable, with a cartoon-like warmth and a lightly offbeat personality. Its narrow, chunky shapes create an energetic, bouncy tone that feels informal and personable rather than corporate or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, space-efficient display style with a hand-rendered character—combining strong, simple geometry with softened edges and slight irregularities to feel human, fun, and attention-grabbing.
In the sample text, the strong vertical emphasis and heavy color make it particularly effective at larger sizes, where the rounded detailing and handmade irregularities become part of the charm. Spacing appears compact, reinforcing the condensed, poster-ready texture across longer lines.