Print Gakam 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids, crafts, social graphics, playful, handmade, cheerful, friendly, casual, handmade feel, approachability, informal display, playful emphasis, blobby, rounded, bouncy, textured, chunky.
This font uses heavy, rounded strokes with low stroke-contrast and a distinctly hand-drawn edge. Letterforms are compact and slightly irregular, with soft corners, subtly wavy outlines, and a bouncy baseline rhythm that creates lively texture in paragraphs. Counters are generally open and simplified, and curves tend toward bulbous, organic shapes rather than geometric precision. Overall spacing feels relaxed, with natural variation in widths and stroke terminals that keeps the texture informal and tactile.
It suits short, high-impact copy such as posters, headings, packaging callouts, and social or event graphics where a friendly handmade feel is desirable. It can also work well for children’s materials, crafts, and informal branding that benefits from a bold, approachable texture.
The tone is playful and approachable, like marker lettering or casual sign writing. Its uneven contours and chunky silhouettes give it a warm, human presence that reads as fun and slightly goofy rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to emulate casual hand lettering with a thick marker/painted feel, prioritizing personality and warmth over strict consistency. Its simplified forms and intentionally uneven contours aim to deliver an expressive, approachable voice that stands out in display settings.
In longer text the irregular edges create a pronounced dark, mottled color, which can be a strength for expressive display but may feel busy at small sizes. Numerals and capitals match the same rounded, hand-formed logic, supporting a cohesive, all-purpose informal voice.