Print Tibes 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, crafts, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, bouncy, handmade feel, approachability, casual display, cheerful tone, informal branding, rounded, brushy, chunky, soft terminals, irregular.
A compact, hand-drawn print style with thick, rounded strokes and subtly irregular contours that keep the texture lively. Shapes are simplified and slightly condensed, with soft terminals and occasional tapered joins that suggest a marker or brush-pen feel. Counters are open and generous for the weight, and the rhythm is intentionally uneven in small ways—curves wobble gently and straight strokes aren’t perfectly uniform—creating a warm, handmade consistency across letters and numerals.
This font works best for short to medium text where a friendly handmade tone is desired: headlines, posters, product packaging, café menus, classroom materials, and craft or hobby branding. It can also support pull quotes and social graphics where warmth and informality are a priority over strict typographic regularity.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a childlike, crafty charm that feels informal rather than polished. Its bouncy curves and soft edges give it a friendly voice that reads as fun and welcoming, suitable for lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to emulate casual hand lettering with a bold marker-like presence, balancing legibility with a deliberately imperfect, human texture. Its condensed proportions and simplified forms suggest a focus on punchy display use while keeping an inviting, everyday feel.
Uppercase forms are sturdy and straightforward, while lowercase adds more personality through loopier bowls and playful descenders (notably in letters like g, y, and j). Numerals follow the same rounded, handwritten logic, staying clear and cohesive with the letterforms.