Print Banen 5 is a very light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: notes, greeting cards, packaging, posters, children’s media, whimsical, friendly, airy, casual, playful, handmade feel, approachability, compact set, casual voice, monoline, sketchy, irregular, tall, loose.
A delicate, monoline handwritten print with tall, condensed proportions and a lightly uneven stroke that suggests pen or fine marker. Shapes are simple and open, with softly rounded curves, occasional subtle wobbles, and gently inconsistent terminals that keep the rhythm human. Capitals are narrow and linear, while lowercase forms remain clean and legible with modest ascenders/descenders and straightforward construction. Numerals follow the same spare, lightly drawn logic, maintaining an overall airy texture in text.
Works well for casual display and short-to-medium text where a friendly, handwritten voice is desired—such as invitations, greeting cards, packaging labels, posters, social graphics, and lighthearted editorial callouts. Its slim, airy construction can also be useful when space is tight but a personal tone is needed.
The font reads as approachable and informal, with a quiet whimsy created by its slender build and hand-drawn irregularities. It feels personal and lightly playful rather than polished or corporate, lending a warm, conversational tone to short messages and headlines.
Likely designed to mimic neat, hand-printed lettering: simple, readable forms with subtle irregularities to preserve an authentic drawn feel. The condensed, tall proportions emphasize a distinctive silhouette while keeping the overall texture light and unobtrusive.
In running text, the narrow set and tall letterforms create a distinctive vertical cadence, and the minimal stroke contrast keeps the color even. The hand-made character shows most in curved letters and in small variations of width and alignment, which helps it feel lively without becoming overly expressive.