Print Ebdoj 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, editorial display, posters, headlines, branding, whimsical, storybook, quirky, handmade, vintage, hand-drawn charm, expressive display, vintage flavor, playful tone, distinctive voice, spiky serifs, wiry, condensed, bouncy, idiosyncratic.
A wiry, condensed handwritten print with lightly flared, spiky serif-like terminals and an even, low-contrast stroke. Forms are upright but lively, with subtly uneven curves, narrow counters, and a gently bouncy baseline rhythm that reads as drawn rather than engineered. Proportions vary across letters (notably in widths and bowl sizes), and several glyphs show playful hooks, teardrop ends, and tapered joins that create a crisp, slightly scratchy texture in text.
Best suited for display settings where its quirky details can be appreciated—book covers, editorial headlines, posters, packaging, and boutique branding. It can also work for short passages in invitations or themed collateral, but the narrow proportions and lively irregularity make it most effective at larger sizes.
The overall tone is whimsical and old-fashioned, like hand-lettered chapter titles or quirky shop signage. Its narrow, prickly terminals and irregularities add personality and a touch of mischief, keeping the mood informal and characterful rather than polished.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of hand-drawn print lettering while staying legible and consistent enough for display text. By combining condensed proportions with decorative, serif-like flicks and an intentionally imperfect rhythm, it aims to deliver a distinctive, storybook personality for expressive typography.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same hand-drawn logic, with distinctive, decorative details (e.g., curled tails and hooked descenders) that stand out in longer passages. Numerals match the letterforms with similarly narrow silhouettes and pointed terminals, supporting a cohesive, illustrative voice.