Print Gobuw 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, children’s, headlines, labels, playful, folksy, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade feel, casual voice, approachable branding, display readability, rounded, soft, hand-drawn, chunky, bouncy.
A compact, hand-drawn print style with rounded terminals and a softly irregular stroke edge that reads as marker or brush. Forms are generally narrow and tall, with gentle tapering at joins and subtle wobble in verticals that keeps the rhythm lively without becoming chaotic. Counters are simple and open, curves are bulbous, and corners are mostly softened; overall spacing feels even but intentionally organic, with small width variations from glyph to glyph.
Works well for short-to-medium text in settings that benefit from a friendly, handcrafted feel—such as packaging, café menus, kids’ materials, event flyers, stickers, labels, and informal branding. It’s especially effective in headlines, callouts, and display sizes where the soft irregularities become part of the charm.
The tone is warm and approachable, leaning whimsical and slightly retro. Its imperfect outlines and bouncy proportions create an informal, handmade voice suited to lighthearted messaging rather than strict neutrality.
Likely designed to emulate quick, confident hand lettering in an unconnected print form—prioritizing approachability, legibility, and a distinct handmade texture over geometric precision.
Capitals are straightforward and monoline in spirit, while lowercase adds more personality through varied bowls and occasional quirky hooks. Numerals follow the same rounded, hand-rendered logic, staying legible while maintaining the casual texture.