Print Hilir 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'American Auto' by Miller Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids media, comics, playful, cartoon, scrappy, bold, handmade charm, high impact, casual tone, playful display, irregular, chunky, hand-drawn, rough-edged, blobby.
A chunky, hand-drawn display face with heavy, inked-in strokes and irregular contours. Letterforms are built from simplified, blocky shapes with softly rounded corners and occasional sharp notches, giving the edges a cut-out or marker-filled feel. Counters are small and uneven, terminals are blunt, and curves wobble slightly, creating a lively rhythm. Spacing appears somewhat loose and inconsistent by design, and the numerals echo the same lopsided, filled-in construction for a cohesive set.
Best suited for short, bold copy such as posters, titles, event headers, packaging callouts, stickers, and playful branding. It also works well in children’s materials and comic-style graphics where a handmade, high-impact look is desired; for longer passages, larger sizes and generous spacing help maintain clarity.
The overall tone is playful and mischievous, with a cartoonish, handmade energy that feels casual and attention-grabbing. Its imperfect outlines and chunky silhouettes give it a friendly, slightly unruly personality suited to lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic quickly drawn, filled-in lettering with an intentionally uneven silhouette, prioritizing personality and strong texture over typographic precision. It aims to deliver an approachable, fun display voice that stands out immediately in graphic compositions.
Uppercase and lowercase share a similar mass and presence, with the lowercase retaining a simplified, sturdy structure rather than delicate handwriting detail. The heavy color and small apertures can cause counters to close up at smaller sizes, so it reads best when given room and scale.