Print Sikon 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social media, children’s, stickers, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, handmade, handmade warmth, casual display, playful voice, quick readability, brushy, rounded, bouncy, compact, informal.
A compact handwritten print with brush-like strokes and softly rounded terminals. The letterforms show a lively slant and a bouncy baseline, with subtle stroke wobble that keeps the texture organic without becoming messy. Shapes lean toward simplified, chunky constructions—wide bowls and tight apertures—while counters remain clear enough for quick recognition. Spacing is moderately tight and the overall rhythm feels energetic, with small variations in width and stroke shaping that reinforce the hand-drawn character.
Works well for short-to-medium display text where a friendly handmade voice is desired, such as posters, product packaging, social graphics, stickers, and casual headlines. It can also support playful educational or children-oriented materials where warmth and immediacy matter more than typographic formality.
The tone is upbeat and personable, like quick marker lettering on a note or packaging label. It reads as informal and inviting, with a slightly cheeky, youthful energy that suits conversational messaging over formal communication.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident marker handwriting in an unconnected print style—prioritizing charm, momentum, and a consistent dark stroke color for attention-grabbing display use.
Uppercase forms are straightforward and legible, while lowercase adds more personality through rounded joins and slightly exaggerated curves. Numerals share the same hand-rendered feel, matching the alphabet’s softness and maintaining consistent color across lines of text.