Print Dykos 5 is a light, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, invitations, cards, social media, casual, friendly, airy, personal, lively, human touch, informal clarity, note-like, quick lettering, monoline, hand-drawn, loose, sketchy, slanted.
A relaxed, handwritten print with a consistent monoline stroke and a gentle rightward slant. Letterforms are compact and slightly tall in proportion, with soft curves and tapered, pen-like terminals that feel drawn in a single pass. Spacing is irregular in a natural way, and the overall rhythm has a light, quick cadence rather than rigid alignment. Numerals and capitals follow the same informal construction, maintaining an even stroke and a slightly wobbly baseline for an authentic hand-rendered texture.
Works well for friendly headlines, short paragraphs, and callouts where a personal, handwritten voice is desired—such as packaging, lifestyle branding, event invitations, greeting cards, and social graphics. It also fits labeling and journaling-style layouts where an informal print texture adds charm without requiring connected script.
The tone is approachable and conversational, like neat notes or a casual caption written with a fine-tip pen. It conveys warmth and spontaneity without becoming messy, making text feel human and unforced. The slanted posture and open forms add a breezy, upbeat character suited to informal communication.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, neat hand printing: monoline strokes, simple constructions, and a consistent slant that keep it legible while preserving a natural, drawn-by-hand feel. It prioritizes a personable voice and an easygoing rhythm over typographic precision.
Distinctive shapes include gently curved joins, simple single-storey lowercase forms, and modest ascenders/descenders that add movement in longer lines. The overall color on the page stays light and open, with enough irregularity to signal hand lettering while retaining readability in short passages.