Print Medes 5 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, social media, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, handmade feel, cheerful tone, display impact, casual readability, rounded, bouncy, compact, soft terminals, slanted.
A compact, hand-drawn print style with rounded forms, soft terminals, and subtly irregular curves that mimic marker or brush-pen pressure without sharp contrast. Strokes are consistently heavy and slightly slanted, with a lively baseline and uneven widths that create an organic rhythm. Counters are generally small and rounded, and the overall texture is dense and dark, with simplified geometry and minimal interior detailing.
Best suited for short headlines, posters, packaging accents, and social media graphics where an informal, friendly feel is desirable. It also works well for kid-oriented or playful branding, labels, and quotes where dense, rounded letterforms can deliver quick visual punch.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a spontaneous, doodled character that feels informal and human. Its energetic slant and bouncy shapes give it a quirky, lighthearted voice suited to cheerful messaging rather than formal communication.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand lettering in a compact, high-impact print style—prioritizing warmth, personality, and visual energy over strict uniformity. Its consistent heaviness and rounded construction suggest a focus on readability at display sizes while keeping a distinctly handmade texture.
Uppercase and lowercase share a cohesive, handwritten construction, with single-storey lowercase forms and simplified numerals that prioritize personality over strict typographic regularity. The tight, dark texture can build strong impact quickly, especially in short lines and display settings.