Print Emtu 5 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, event flyers, horror comedy, playful, quirky, spooky, retro, handmade, handmade feel, high impact, quirky character, retro poster, rough-edged, inked, blobby, wobbly, chunky.
A dense, compact display face with heavy, ink-like strokes and uneven, hand-drawn contours. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with subtly irregular vertical stems, bouncy baselines, and slightly inconsistent widths that create a lively rhythm. Terminals often look chiseled or brush-torn rather than cleanly cut, and curves have a soft, blobby quality that keeps counters small and shapes punchy at display sizes. The overall texture reads intentionally rough and tactile, like stamped or painted lettering.
Works best for posters, headlines, and punchy subheads where a bold, handmade voice is desirable. It suits playful seasonal graphics, Halloween or horror-comedy promotions, quirky branding, and packaging that benefits from a rough, inked display texture.
The tone is mischievous and attention-seeking, balancing friendly cartoon energy with a slightly eerie, Halloween-adjacent edge. Its rough edges and compact heft give it a DIY, poster-like personality that feels expressive and informal rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic hand-rendered, inked lettering with a deliberately imperfect edge, prioritizing personality and impact over typographic neutrality. Its compact, tall construction helps it stack well in display settings while preserving a distinctive, gritty texture.
The narrow proportions and heavy color make the font most striking in short bursts, where the irregularities read as character rather than noise. In longer lines, the tight counters and rugged edges can build a strong texture, so generous tracking and ample line spacing help maintain clarity.