Print Ugmug 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, invitations, playful, whimsical, storybook, hand-drawn, charming, handmade charm, expressive display, storybook tone, tall, condensed, spidery, airy, calligraphic.
A tall, slender hand-drawn print with pronounced thick–thin contrast and mostly upright posture. Strokes feel pen-like, with tapered terminals, occasional hairline entry strokes, and subtly uneven curves that create an organic rhythm. Counters are generally open and rounded, while stems stay narrow and vertical, giving the design a light, airy color on the page. Proportions vary by character in a deliberately irregular way, reinforcing the handmade impression while maintaining consistent overall spacing and a clean baseline.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where its quirky, high-contrast strokes can be appreciated—headlines, poster titles, book covers, and branding moments like packaging or menu headers. It can also work for invitations or captions when set with comfortable spacing and ample size to preserve the fine hairlines.
The tone is whimsical and lightly theatrical—more storybook than formal. Its high-contrast strokes and lanky proportions give it a slightly eccentric, charming personality that reads as friendly and expressive rather than strict or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic a quick, confident pen-drawn print: tall, narrow forms with lively contrast and a touch of flourish. Its goal is expressive readability with a crafted, informal finish—distinctive enough for display while staying coherent across the alphabet and numerals.
Round letters like O/Q show generous, smooth bowls contrasted by very thin joins and terminals, and several glyphs incorporate subtle flourish-like hooks or swashes. The numerals match the letterforms with similarly narrow construction and elegant contrast, helping text and figures feel cohesive in display settings.