Print Efsa 5 is a very light, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, children’s books, packaging, posters, social graphics, friendly, casual, playful, quirky, homemade, human touch, casual clarity, playful tone, handmade feel, monoline, sketchy, rounded, loose, airy.
A casual handwritten print with monoline strokes and a lightly irregular, drawn-by-hand rhythm. Forms are mostly upright with gently rounded corners and subtly uneven curves, giving each glyph a slightly individualized feel. Counters are open and simplified, terminals tend to be soft and blunt, and spacing varies naturally as in quick marker or pen lettering. The uppercase set reads tall and simple, while the lowercase stays compact with modest ascenders and descenders, maintaining an airy, unforced texture in text.
Works well for short headlines, packaging callouts, greeting cards, and playful editorial applications where a friendly handwritten voice is desired. It’s also well-suited to children’s materials, crafts-themed branding, and social or promotional graphics that benefit from an informal, personal tone.
The overall tone is approachable and informal, with a playful, slightly quirky character that feels personal rather than polished. Its relaxed stroke behavior and unevenness suggest quick notes, labels, or casual messaging, lending warmth and a human touch.
Designed to emulate quick, legible hand printing—clean enough to read, but intentionally imperfect to preserve a natural, human presence. The consistent monoline weight and simplified construction prioritize clarity while keeping a casual, homemade charm.
In running text the irregular stroke edges and variable letterfit create a lively texture that is most convincing at display and larger text sizes. Numerals match the handwritten feel with simple, open shapes and consistent stroke weight.