Print Tyked 5 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children’s, headlines, social media, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, hand-drawn, approachability, handmade feel, informal branding, display impact, rounded, tall, monoline, soft terminals, bouncy.
A compact, hand-drawn print face with tall, slender letterforms and a monoline feel. Strokes are consistently heavy with softly rounded ends and gentle, slightly uneven curvature that mimics marker or brush-pen writing. Counters are tight and simple, bowls are compact, and overall spacing is fairly even while retaining a natural, handmade rhythm. The lowercase is straightforward and readable, with single-storey forms where expected and minimal embellishment; numerals follow the same narrow, rounded construction for a cohesive texture in text.
Well-suited to short headlines, posters, packaging, and social media graphics where a casual, friendly voice is desired. It can also work for children’s materials and light branding accents, especially when set at medium-to-large sizes to keep counters open and maintain clarity.
The tone is cheerful and approachable, with a lighthearted, doodled quality that feels informal rather than polished. Its narrow, upright stance adds energy and a slightly quirky charm, making the voice feel friendly and conversational.
The design appears intended to capture an informal, hand-lettered print look with dependable readability and a consistent, narrow rhythm. It emphasizes warmth and personality through rounded terminals and subtle irregularities while keeping the overall structure simple and usable in display settings.
The silhouette stays consistent across the alphabet, favoring rounded joins and simplified construction over calligraphic detail. The narrow proportions create strong vertical rhythm and allow dense setting without feeling stiff, though the heavy strokes keep the color dark and attention-grabbing.