Print Ibbuh 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fairweather' by Dharma Type, 'Doublecross' by FontHaus, 'Final Edition JNL' by Jeff Levine, and 'Punkfarm' by PizzaDude.dk (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids media, stickers, playful, whimsical, quirky, friendly, retro, handmade feel, comic tone, bold impact, quirky charm, blobby, rounded, bouncy, organic, chunky.
This font uses heavy, rounded strokes with an irregular, hand-drawn silhouette. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with softly swelling stems, blunted terminals, and subtly uneven curves that create a lively rhythm. Counters are compact and sometimes pinched, and joins feel slightly wobbly, reinforcing an organic, drawn-with-a-marker look. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, giving text a buoyant, animated texture rather than strict geometric consistency.
This font is well suited to bold display settings such as posters, titles, packaging, and social graphics where a playful, handmade voice is desired. It also fits children’s media and lighthearted branding, particularly when used at larger sizes with generous tracking and leading.
The overall tone is playful and characterful, leaning toward cartoon-like friendliness with a slightly offbeat, whimsical edge. Its soft, blobby shapes feel approachable and humorous, making the text read as informal and expressive rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to emulate informal hand lettering with a thick marker or brush, prioritizing charm and immediacy over typographic precision. Its narrow, chunky forms and intentionally uneven contours aim to deliver strong impact while keeping an approachable, fun personality.
The strong weight and tight internal spaces make the design read best when given room to breathe, especially in smaller sizes. The distinctive, uneven stroke edges and compressed proportions create high personality in headlines and short phrases, while long passages can feel visually dense.