Print Kadib 5 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
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A hand-drawn print style with rounded terminals, gently uneven curves, and a steady, marker-like stroke. The letterforms lean on simple geometric bones but keep an organic wobble that prevents mechanical regularity. Counters are open and fairly generous for the weight, while joins and corners are softened into blunt curves. Overall proportions feel compact with slightly tall ascenders/descenders, and spacing reads a touch loose, reinforcing an informal rhythm in text.
It works best where an upbeat, personable feel is desired: children’s publishing, playful packaging, event posters, classroom materials, greeting cards, and casual brand headlines. The sturdy strokes and open shapes also help it hold up in short text on signs and social graphics, especially at display sizes.
The font conveys a cheerful, kid-friendly tone—warm, informal, and lightly quirky. Its softened shapes and hand-rendered imperfections create an easygoing voice that feels conversational rather than authoritative.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, hand-printed lettering made with a felt-tip marker—prioritizing friendliness and immediacy over precision. It aims to be highly legible while still retaining a human, drawn-by-hand charm for informal communication.
Distinctive features include single-storey lowercase forms, rounded dots on i/j, and simplified numerals that maintain the same marker-drawn character as the letters. The texture remains consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, helping mixed-case settings feel cohesive despite the intentionally imperfect outlines.