Print Vikan 5 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, branding, playful, quirky, friendly, handmade, casual, hand-lettered, informality, approachability, expressiveness, display impact, rounded, organic, bouncy, brushy, lively.
This font presents a hand-drawn print style with compact, tall proportions and softly irregular outlines. Strokes look brush- or marker-like with tapered terminals and slight swelling, creating a lively rhythm across words. Curves are rounded and somewhat compressed, counters are small but open enough for display use, and spacing feels intentionally loose and airy for an informal, handmade texture.
It works best in short to medium display settings such as posters, titles, product packaging, and brand marks that want a casual handcrafted voice. It can also suit children’s materials, playful signage, and social graphics where personality is more important than strict regularity.
The overall tone is playful and personable, with a quirky, cartoon-leaning charm. Its uneven stroke energy and narrow, upright stance give it a spontaneous feel that reads as friendly and approachable rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering in an unconnected print style, balancing legibility with expressive stroke variation. Its narrow, tall build and bouncy shapes suggest an aim toward eye-catching headlines and characterful, informal messaging.
Uppercase forms are narrow and simplified, while lowercase includes distinctive single-storey shapes (notably a and g) that reinforce the drawn-by-hand character. Numerals follow the same organic logic, with rounded forms and slight asymmetry; punctuation appears bold and emphatic in running text.