Print Gedam 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Laqonic 4F' by 4th february, 'Miguel De Northern' by Graphicxell, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, 'SK Merih' by Salih Kizilkaya, and 'Merchanto' by Type Juice (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, stickers, playful, handmade, chunky, casual, quirky, personality, informality, impact, playfulness, rounded, blobby, irregular, textured, compact.
A compact, heavy display face with hand-drawn, slightly wobbly contours and softly rounded corners. Strokes stay broadly uniform, but edges show gentle bumps and subtle waviness that create a printed-from-marker feel rather than crisp geometry. Counters are relatively small and often rounded, giving letters a dense, dark color on the page; terminals tend to be blunt and occasionally flare or taper in a casual way. Overall spacing feels lively and uneven in a controlled manner, reinforcing the informal, drawn quality.
Best suited to short-to-medium display copy where its heavy, handmade texture can work as a visual feature—posters, headlines, labels, social graphics, and playful branding. It can also work for emphasis in UI or editorial layouts when used sparingly and with generous leading.
The tone is friendly and offbeat, with a comic, DIY energy that reads as approachable rather than formal. Its chunky shapes and imperfect outlines suggest handmade signage, playful packaging, or kid-friendly messaging, while still staying legible at display sizes.
The design appears intended to deliver bold impact with a human touch—combining dense, dark forms with informal irregularities to avoid a strictly geometric feel. It aims for quick, friendly recognition and a distinctive, characterful rhythm in both uppercase and lowercase text.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, slightly condensed stance, with occasional idiosyncratic details (like asymmetrical joins and uneven bowls) that add personality. Numerals follow the same chunky, rounded construction, keeping a cohesive texture in mixed alphanumeric settings.