Print Puboy 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'The Pincher Brothers' by Larin Type Co, 'MVB Embarcadero' by MVB, and 'Point Panther' by Sarid Ezra (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children's, branding, playful, friendly, retro, whimsical, chunky, impact, warmth, nostalgia, approachability, handmade feel, rounded, soft terminals, bouncy, hand-drawn, blobby.
A heavy, rounded display face with a hand-drawn print feel and soft, bulbous terminals. Strokes are thick and generally even, with subtly irregular curves and joins that create a lively, slightly wobbly rhythm. Counters are compact and rounded, and many forms lean on smooth, swelling bowls and notched joins rather than sharp corners. Spacing reads generous for a bold face, helping the dense shapes stay legible at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and short-form copy where a bold, friendly voice is needed. It works well for kids’ content, playful branding, event graphics, and retro-inspired layouts, and can also serve as a punchy accent font paired with a quieter text face.
The overall tone is warm, humorous, and approachable, with a nostalgic, mid-century-cartoon energy. Its bouncy shapes and soft corners feel informal and personable, suggesting handmade signage or playful editorial titling rather than strict corporate polish.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum personality and impact through oversized rounded shapes and a deliberately hand-made irregularity, while staying readable in display settings. It prioritizes charm and warmth over precision, aiming for a fun, approachable presence in titles and branding.
Uppercase forms are broad and simplified, while lowercase adds extra personality through curved descenders and quirky details (notably in letters like a, g, y, and z). Numerals match the same rounded, chunky construction and read clearly as a cohesive set. In longer lines the strong black presence dominates, so the font benefits from ample leading and comfortable word spacing.