Print Elty 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, labels, book covers, headlines, handmade, quirky, casual, rustic, playful, handmade feel, informal voice, display impact, diy character, rough edges, inked, wobbly, compact, angular.
A compact, hand-drawn print style with narrow proportions and slightly irregular rhythm. Strokes look inked with gently rough edges and subtle wobble, giving letters a lively, human cadence rather than geometric precision. Terminals are mostly blunt and simplified, with occasional hooked or tapered ends; curves are slightly squarish and angular in places, and counters tend to be small due to the condensed build. Overall spacing feels tight and variable, enhancing the informal, handmade texture in running text.
Works best for headlines, short phrases, and packaging or label copy where a handmade voice is desirable. It suits posters, book covers, and casual branding applications, especially when you want an informal, crafted look without connected script lettering.
The tone is casual and personable, with a quirky, sketchbook character that feels spontaneous and unpolished in a deliberate way. It suggests handmade notes, DIY signage, and playful editorial moments rather than formal communication.
This font appears designed to capture the immediacy of hand-inked print lettering—condensed, energetic, and intentionally imperfect—so designers can add a human, DIY character to display typography and short-form text.
Legibility remains strong at display and short-text sizes, but the irregular stroke edges and compact forms can create a darker, busier texture in longer passages. The numerals match the handwritten feel, with simple, slightly uneven silhouettes that keep the set cohesive.