Print Ibmay 5 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, handmade, casual, quirky, friendly, handmade feel, approachable display, playful lettering, casual signage, rounded, brushy, bouncy, chunky, compact.
This font presents a hand-drawn print style with thick, softly rounded strokes and a slightly brushy edge. Letterforms are compact and generally narrow, with simple construction and minimal interior detail, giving a sturdy, poster-like presence. Curves tend toward oval shapes, terminals are blunted rather than sharp, and spacing feels lively with small irregularities that reinforce a made-by-hand rhythm. The lowercase is relatively small compared to the capitals, with straightforward, readable shapes and occasional idiosyncratic proportions in diagonals and joins.
It works best for short-to-medium display text where personality is desired—posters, event titles, packaging callouts, stickers, and social graphics. The compact forms and heavy strokes also suit labels and simple signage, especially in playful or family-oriented contexts.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, like marker lettering used for crafts, classroom materials, or casual signage. Its uneven, human cadence reads approachable and humorous rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to capture quick marker or brush print lettering: bold, compact shapes with relaxed consistency and an intentionally imperfect rhythm that adds charm and immediacy.
Capitals have a tall, condensed stance that helps headlines feel vertical and punchy, while rounded counters keep the texture soft. Numerals match the same friendly, chunky construction and maintain clear silhouettes at display sizes.