Print Laret 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, branding, playful, friendly, quirky, handmade, casual, handmade feel, approachability, cheerful display, informal tone, visual personality, rounded, bouncy, soft terminals, blobby, cartoonish.
This typeface uses chunky, rounded strokes with softly swollen terminals and gently irregular contours, giving it a distinctly hand-drawn feel. Letterforms are upright and compact, with simplified construction and minimal internal detail; counters are small and often asymmetrical. The rhythm is lively rather than mechanical, with subtle width and shape variation from glyph to glyph and slightly wobbly curves that read like marker or brush lettering. Uppercase forms are tall and narrow, while lowercase maintains a strong presence through robust stems and a high, readable x-height impression.
Best suited for display roles such as headlines, posters, packaging, and cheerful branding where a friendly, hand-rendered look is desirable. It also works well for short passages in invitations, signage, or social graphics when set at moderate-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is warm, humorous, and approachable, with a casual, handmade energy that feels at home in lighthearted or kid-friendly settings. Its soft shapes and uneven ink-like edges create a relaxed, conversational voice rather than a formal or technical one.
The design appears intended to emulate casual printed lettering made with a thick marker or brush, prioritizing personality and approachability over geometric precision. Its rounded, simplified forms aim to deliver immediate impact and an informal, human tone in display typography.
The dense stroke weight and tight internal counters can make fine details close up at smaller sizes, so it reads best when given room. Numerals and punctuation match the same rounded, blunted style, reinforcing a cohesive, informal texture across text.