Print Horov 5 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Afical' by Formatype Foundry, 'Technica' by Monotype, 'Jindo' by Nine Font, and 'Body' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, friendly, quirky, casual, handmade, handmade charm, approachability, humor, high impact, rounded, blobby, chunky, soft, bouncy.
This typeface has a chunky, marker-drawn look with rounded terminals and softly irregular outlines. Strokes are heavy and mostly monolinear, with subtle wobble and uneven edge tension that reads as hand-rendered rather than geometric. Letterforms are open and simplified, with broad counters and a generally compact, squat feel; curves are pillowy and corners are consistently softened. Spacing and widths vary slightly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an informal rhythm while keeping overall shapes clear at display sizes.
It works best in short-to-medium display settings where its chunky shapes and textured outlines can be appreciated—such as headlines, posters, playful packaging, labels, stickers, and merch. It can also suit children’s materials or casual signage, though the strong texture may feel busy at very small sizes or in dense body copy.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a slightly goofy, doodled personality. Its soft, inflated forms feel kid-friendly and craft-like, suggesting warmth and humor more than precision or formality.
The design appears intended to mimic bold hand lettering made with a felt-tip marker or paint pen, prioritizing charm and personality over strict consistency. It aims for an easygoing, friendly voice with high visual presence and a distinctly handmade texture.
Capitals and lowercase share a consistent, rounded construction, and the numerals follow the same thick, blobby style for a cohesive set. The texture created by the uneven contours becomes more noticeable in longer text, giving paragraphs a lively, handmade color.