Print Hymaw 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, packaging, posters, children’s media, playful, storybook, rustic, whimsical, handmade, handmade warmth, playful display, storybook tone, rustic charm, rounded, chiseled, bouncy, irregular, soft serifed.
A chunky, hand-drawn display face with softly flared, wedge-like terminals and subtly uneven stroke edges. The letterforms have a rounded, slightly squashed geometry with a lively baseline and small, irregular inflections that keep the texture organic. Counters are generally open and generous, while curves and joins feel carved rather than mechanically constructed, giving the alphabet a warm, tactile rhythm in both upper- and lowercase.
Best suited to headlines and short passages where texture and personality are desirable—such as book covers, posters, product packaging, labels, and event graphics. It also fits children’s media and whimsical branding where a handcrafted, storybook voice helps set the mood.
The overall tone is friendly and characterful, combining a fairytale/folk sensibility with an easygoing, informal charm. Its unevenness reads as intentional and human, adding personality and approachability to short messages and headings.
The design appears intended to evoke informal, hand-rendered lettering with a lightly carved or brush-cut impression, prioritizing charm and visual flavor over strict regularity. It aims to provide an expressive display option that feels approachable and slightly rustic while remaining clear at typical headline sizes.
Uppercase forms have a sturdy presence and simplified structure, while the lowercase keeps a slightly more bouncy cadence, especially in rounded letters like a, e, o, and s. Numerals follow the same hand-cut feel with soft angles and consistent weight, maintaining a cohesive, playful texture across mixed text.