Print Ibbaw 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, stickers, craft branding, playful, friendly, casual, hand-drawn, youthful, playfulness, approachability, handmade feel, informal display, rounded, bouncy, chunky, soft, marker-like.
A chunky, rounded hand-drawn print with softly irregular contours and slightly wobbly stroke edges that mimic a felt-tip or marker line. Letterforms are simplified and open, with generous curves, minimal detailing, and a generally even stroke that swells subtly at turns. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, creating a lively rhythm; bowls are wide and circular, terminals are blunt, and counters stay clear at display sizes. The lowercase set keeps a compact x-height and straightforward constructions, while numerals follow the same rounded, informal structure for a cohesive texture.
Well-suited to children’s materials, playful packaging, casual posters, stickers, and branded touchpoints that benefit from a friendly handwritten voice. It performs best for headlines, short blurbs, and callouts where the bouncy rhythm and chunky forms can stay crisp and readable.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a homemade, doodled personality that reads as friendly rather than formal. Its imperfect consistency adds charm and spontaneity, giving text a conversational, kid-friendly feel.
The font appears intended to recreate an informal, marker-drawn print style with a warm, accessible presence. It prioritizes charm and immediacy over typographic precision, aiming for a lively, hand-made texture in display typography.
Spacing appears naturally loose and forgiving, supporting legibility in short phrases while preserving the hand-rendered character. The design favors simple silhouettes and rounded joins, making it feel soft and non-authoritarian even in heavier text blocks.