Print Tako 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dom' by Bitstream; 'Dom Casual EF' by Elsner+Flake; 'Dom LT' by Linotype; 'Dom' by ParaType; 'Dom Casual SB', 'Dom Casual SH', and 'Polka SB' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection; 'Pedro Pro' by SoftMaker; and 'Dom' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, comics, playful, quirky, friendly, handmade, casual, approachability, handmade feel, playful impact, display emphasis, chunky, blobby, rounded, bouncy, textured.
A chunky, hand-drawn display face with compact proportions and softly rounded forms. Strokes are heavy and generally monoline, but edges show subtle wobble and uneven terminals that create a stamped/marker-like texture. Counters are small and irregular, and curves often swell or pinch slightly, giving the letters a lively, organic rhythm. The overall fit feels tight and dense, with simple construction and minimal detailing.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text such as posters, playful branding, packaging, stickers, and social graphics. It can also work for kid-oriented materials or comic-style titling where a friendly, informal tone is desired, but its dense weight and small counters make it less ideal for long passages at small sizes.
The font conveys an upbeat, approachable personality with a slightly goofy, cartoonish charm. Its imperfect outlines and bouncy silhouettes feel informal and human, suggesting spontaneity and fun rather than precision or restraint.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable display voice with a deliberately hand-rendered feel. By combining heavy stroke weight with irregular outlines and softened corners, it prioritizes personality and immediacy for expressive headings and casual messaging.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same bold, compact color, keeping headlines visually consistent. Numerals and round letters (like O, Q, 8, 9) emphasize the soft, inflated shapes, while diagonals (K, V, W, X) retain a hand-cut irregularity that reinforces the handmade character.