Print Uldal 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, greeting cards, playful, quirky, casual, friendly, whimsical, handmade feel, casual voice, space saving, display personality, monoline, condensed, tall, airy, bouncy.
A tall, condensed handwritten print with lightly irregular strokes and a monoline feel that occasionally thickens at curves and joins. Letterforms are simplified and open, with rounded terminals, soft corners, and gently wavering verticals that preserve a drawn-by-hand rhythm. Proportions skew narrow and vertical, with compact lowercase bodies and notably long ascenders and descenders that create a buoyant, spaced-out texture in lines of text. Curves stay loose and slightly asymmetric, and spacing is intentionally uneven enough to read as natural rather than mechanical.
Works best where a friendly handmade voice is desired: short headlines, posters, packaging and label copy, greeting cards, classroom materials, and casual social graphics. The narrow proportions can help fit longer words into tight spaces, while the long extenders give display lines a lively silhouette.
The font conveys an informal, approachable tone—cheerful and a little quirky, like quick marker lettering on a note or label. Its tall narrow stance adds a humorous, storybook-like flavor, keeping the mood light and personable without feeling overly decorative.
Designed to emulate quick, neat hand printing with a tall condensed footprint, prioritizing personality and an organic rhythm over strict geometric consistency. The intent appears geared toward adding warmth and informality to display text while remaining legible and uncluttered.
Capitals are especially tall and distinctive, helping with punchy headings, while the lowercase maintains a simple handwritten structure that stays readable at moderate sizes. The numerals follow the same narrow, hand-drawn logic, with relaxed curves and a casual baseline that reinforces the human touch.