Print Himes 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, comics, playful, quirky, friendly, handmade, comic, handmade feel, display impact, casual tone, humor, chunky, rounded, bouncy, irregular, inky.
A chunky, hand-drawn print with heavy, rounded forms and noticeably irregular contours. Strokes feel brushy and slightly wobbly, with soft corners and occasional angular nicks that reinforce a handmade texture. Counters are generally small and sometimes off-center, and letter widths and internal spacing vary from glyph to glyph, creating a lively, uneven rhythm. The overall silhouette reads as compact and sturdy, with simplified construction and minimal detail.
Works best for short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, covers, stickers, and playful packaging. It’s well suited to children’s content, casual event promos, and comic or humor-forward branding where a handmade feel is desirable. For longer passages, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes with generous leading to preserve clarity.
The font projects a cheerful, slightly mischievous tone that feels informal and approachable. Its uneven rhythm and blobby shapes suggest spontaneity and humor rather than precision, giving text a casual, “doodled” personality. The weight and dark color also add a bold, attention-grabbing presence suited to lighthearted messaging.
Likely designed to capture the look of thick marker or brush lettering in a clean digital font, prioritizing personality and immediacy over geometric consistency. The intent appears to be an expressive display face that feels handcrafted, bold, and fun while remaining readable in short bursts.
The strong fill and tight counters can cause smaller sizes to feel dense, while larger sizes emphasize the expressive outlines and bouncy spacing. Numerals share the same chunky, hand-cut feel, with simplified shapes and a slightly uneven baseline impression in running text.