Print Nulab 5 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, packaging, posters, social graphics, greeting cards, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, youthful, handmade feel, approachability, casual readability, whimsy, rounded, bouncy, loopy, soft terminals, monoline.
This font has a hand-drawn, monoline look with rounded, slightly wobbly strokes and softly blunted terminals. Letterforms are open and generously proportioned, with a notably large x-height and simple, single-storey lowercase shapes. Curves dominate the construction, with occasional looped details (notably in bowls and tails) and a lively, uneven rhythm that suggests marker or felt-tip handwriting rather than rigid geometry. Overall spacing feels airy, with comfortable counters and a relaxed baseline that keeps the texture light and approachable.
It works well anywhere a personable, informal tone is desired—such as kids-focused branding, craft or hobby packaging, greeting cards, and upbeat posters. The large x-height and open shapes also make it suitable for short-to-medium text in social graphics, headlines, and captions where warmth and approachability matter.
The tone is cheerful and informal, conveying a friendly, conversational voice. Its bouncy proportions and imperfect stroke behavior create an approachable, human feel that reads as playful and lightly whimsical rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, everyday handwriting with a consistent marker-like stroke, prioritizing friendliness and readability over typographic precision. Its rounded construction and lively irregularities aim to add charm and a human touch to display and casual text settings.
Capital forms retain the same casual drawing logic as the lowercase, avoiding sharp joins and emphasizing rounded shoulders and bowls. Numerals follow the same friendly, handwritten construction, with simple silhouettes and soft corners that keep them visually consistent with the alphabet.