Print Ibbus 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, children’s books, packaging, signage, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, approachable, handmade feel, informal voice, high impact, easy readability, youthful tone, chunky, rounded, organic, soft corners, wobbly.
The letterforms are compact and chunky, built from rounded strokes with subtly uneven edges that suggest marker or brush lettering. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with slightly inconsistent widths and gently wobbly verticals that create an organic texture across words. Terminals are mostly blunt and softened, counters are open, and spacing feels lively rather than mechanically uniform.
Best suited for short-to-medium display text such as posters, children’s materials, classroom resources, packaging, event flyers, and social media graphics. It also works well for headings, pull quotes, and branding that wants a warm, homemade feel. For longer body copy, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes where the irregular texture doesn’t become visually tiring.
This font reads as friendly and playful, with a casual, hand-drawn charm that feels approachable rather than polished. The soft irregularities and bouncy rhythm give it a lighthearted, kid-friendly tone while still staying clear and readable.
The design appears intended to deliver a hand-rendered, informal voice with strong presence at display sizes. Its sturdy shapes and open counters prioritize quick recognition while preserving the spontaneity of drawn lettering. The overall system aims for consistency of personality more than strict geometric regularity.
The uppercase set feels particularly robust and blocky, while the lowercase maintains the same rounded, drawn quality with simple, print-like construction. Numerals match the same softened, slightly irregular stroke character, keeping a cohesive tone across mixed text.