Print Sikaf 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids, social media, headlines, playful, casual, friendly, quirky, handmade, handmade feel, approachability, playfulness, casual voice, display impact, brushy, rounded, blobby, irregular, textured.
A chunky, marker-like handwritten print with rounded terminals and visibly irregular outlines. Strokes stay generally heavy but wobble subtly, with occasional pinch points and swell that mimic pressure and a felt-tip edge. Letterforms are loosely constructed with open, airy counters and simplified geometry, and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, creating a lively, uneven rhythm. The lowercase has a compact x-height relative to the tall ascenders, while caps feel broad and buoyant; numerals are similarly freeform and slightly inconsistent in proportion for an intentionally handmade look.
Best suited for short to medium-length copy where personality matters more than strict regularity—posters, playful branding, packaging, labels, and social media graphics. It also works well for titles, captions, and pull quotes, especially at display sizes where the handmade texture reads clearly.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a doodled spontaneity that reads as informal and human. Its bouncy shapes and imperfect edges add humor and charm, giving text a lighthearted, conversational voice.
Designed to emulate quick, confident hand lettering with a bold marker, prioritizing warmth and expressiveness over uniform precision. The varied widths and slightly rough edges suggest an intention to feel spontaneous and personal, like notes or signage made by hand.
Distinctive quirks—like soft, asymmetric curves, slightly wandering baselines, and simplified joins—help it avoid a polished “type” feel and lean into a drawn aesthetic. The texture and irregularity become more evident at larger sizes, where the brushy edges and varied stroke endings add character.