Print Ufkiw 5 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, menus, playful, casual, handmade, energetic, friendly, handwritten feel, casual branding, brush texture, expressive display, brushy, rounded, monoline-ish, bouncy, compact.
A compact, right-leaning handwritten print with a brush-pen feel. Strokes are rounded and slightly tapered at entries and exits, with softly blunted terminals that keep the forms warm rather than sharp. The letterforms maintain a consistent forward rhythm while allowing small irregularities in stroke edge and width that reinforce an authentic hand-drawn texture. Counters are generally tight and the overall silhouette is tall and condensed, producing a lively, vertical cadence across lines of text.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where a personal, handcrafted voice is desired—such as headlines, posters, packaging, café menus, and social graphics. It also works nicely for product labels, event promotions, and casual branding where a lively, hand-lettered texture can carry the message.
The font reads as upbeat and approachable, like quick marker lettering used for notes, menus, or labels. Its forward slant and springy curves give it momentum and a conversational tone, balancing clarity with a distinctly informal personality.
The design appears intended to emulate quick brush or marker lettering with a consistent slant and compact proportions, delivering an informal printed script that feels human and energetic while remaining readable in display settings.
Uppercase forms are simplified and slightly stylized, pairing well with the more fluid lowercase without becoming fully connected. Descenders and ascenders are long and expressive, and rounded bowls and loops (notably in letters like a, g, and y) add charm while keeping the texture consistent across the set. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with open shapes and smooth curves that match the letter rhythm.