Print Tylev 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids branding, event promos, playful, friendly, folksy, retro, whimsical, approachability, handmade feel, cheerful display, retro charm, brand personality, rounded, bouncy, chunky, soft terminals, hand-drawn.
A chunky, rounded display face with a hand-drawn regularity and gently uneven rhythm. Strokes are heavy with softened ends and subtle tapering, producing an inked, brush-like feel without true connection between letters. Counters are compact and often asymmetrical, and curves dominate the construction, giving many forms a slightly inflated silhouette. Widths vary by glyph, and spacing reads open enough for headlines while maintaining a dense, poster-like color.
This font performs best in short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, menus, and promotional graphics where its friendly, informal voice can lead. It can also work for children’s materials or playful brand accents, but is less suited to long-form text where the heavy strokes and quirky shapes may reduce reading comfort.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a casual charm that feels homemade rather than engineered. Its buoyant shapes and softened corners suggest warmth, humor, and a light retro sensibility suitable for cheerful messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a personable, hand-rendered look with bold presence and an easygoing, inviting voice. Its rounded construction and slight irregularities prioritize character and warmth, aiming for standout display typography that feels crafted and approachable.
Capitals are simplified and rounded, while lowercase maintains a lively, slightly irregular baseline and proportions that emphasize personality over strict geometric consistency. Numerals follow the same soft, rounded construction and read best at larger sizes where their quirky details remain clear.