Print Sonab 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, social, playful, friendly, cartoonish, bouncy, casual, approachability, handmade feel, playfulness, impact, rounded, soft, chunky, blobby, quirky.
A very heavy, rounded hand-drawn print with soft terminals and a gently uneven, marker-like silhouette. Strokes are thick and mostly monolinear, with subtle swelling and taper that keeps edges organic rather than geometric. Counters are compact and irregular, and many forms lean on simplified, bubble-like construction; spacing and character widths vary slightly to maintain an informal rhythm. The uppercase is compact and sturdy, while the lowercase carries the same chunky structure with distinctive, simplified details that read clearly at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines, display copy, and short phrases where its chunky, friendly personality can lead. It works well for children’s materials, playful branding, packaging, stickers, and social graphics, especially when strong contrast against the background is desired.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a cartoon sign-painting feel that emphasizes warmth over precision. Its lively, slightly wobbly contours give text a hand-made charm that feels kid-friendly and casual rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, hand-drawn print voice that feels informal and welcoming. By prioritizing rounded forms, simplified shapes, and an intentionally imperfect rhythm, it aims to add personality and immediacy to display typography.
The weight and closed-in counters can cause tight interior spaces in letters like a/e/o/p and numerals at smaller sizes, so it benefits from generous tracking and comfortable line spacing. Rounded joins and consistent softness help it hold together well in short bursts such as titles and labels.