Print Tirib 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, greeting cards, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, youthful, handmade feel, approachability, playful display, casual voice, rounded, brushy, bouncy, soft terminals, quirky.
A compact, brush-drawn print face with rounded forms and a gently irregular rhythm. Strokes are thick and slightly tapered, with soft, blunted terminals that mimic a marker or brush pen. Proportions vary subtly from glyph to glyph, giving the alphabet a lively, handmade texture; curves are generous, counters are relatively open, and joins show the occasional wobble typical of drawn lettering. Capitals are tall and simple, while lowercase letters keep a modest x-height and casual, single-storey constructions, contributing to an approachable, informal silhouette.
Works well for short, prominent text such as headlines, posters, product packaging, invitations, greeting cards, and school or children-oriented materials. It’s particularly effective where an informal, human touch is desired—brand marks, social graphics, and playful signage—rather than dense, small-size reading.
The overall tone is cheerful and conversational, with a lighthearted, kid-friendly warmth. Its imperfect, hand-rendered consistency reads as personal and approachable rather than formal or technical, making text feel friendly and spontaneous.
The design appears intended to capture the look of quick, confident hand lettering in a clean, unconnected print style. It prioritizes personality and approachability through rounded shapes, brushy stroke endings, and subtle irregularities that keep the texture lively.
In the sample text, the heavy strokes and rounded apertures help maintain legibility at display sizes, while the natural irregularities add character best appreciated when there is enough size and spacing for the shapes to breathe. Numerals follow the same soft, hand-lettered style and sit comfortably alongside the letters.