Print Uglef 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, greeting cards, social media, playful, whimsical, friendly, handmade, casual, hand-lettered feel, friendly display, space-saving, expressive texture, casual branding, brushed, tall, condensed, bouncy, organic.
A tall, condensed handwritten print with brush-like construction and pronounced stroke-contrast. Stems tend to be narrow and vertical, while curves swell and taper, creating a lively thick–thin rhythm. Terminals frequently end in soft points or slight hooks, and several letters show subtle, ink-like irregularities that keep the texture human rather than geometric. Counters are generally compact, spacing is a bit uneven in an intentional way, and the overall silhouette feels vertical and slightly bouncy across words and lines.
Works best for short-to-medium display copy such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, café/retail signage, greeting cards, and social media graphics. The narrow build helps fit longer words into tight spaces, while the brushy contrast adds character for branding accents and quotes; for long body text, its animated texture is likely more effective in larger sizes.
The font conveys an upbeat, informal tone with a crafty, personal feel. Its high-contrast brush texture and slim proportions read as lighthearted and expressive, suitable for messaging that wants to feel approachable and charming rather than strict or corporate.
Designed to mimic quick, confident hand-lettering in an unconnected print style, balancing legibility with expressive brush contrast. The goal appears to be a distinctive, vertical handwritten voice that feels personable and decorative without becoming overly ornate.
Capitals are simple and readable with occasional flourish (notably in letters with bowls and diagonals), while lowercase forms maintain a consistent handwritten cadence without connecting strokes. Numerals echo the same contrast and narrow stance, blending well with text and display settings.