Print Ongen 5 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, quotes, lively, friendly, retro, casual, energetic, expressiveness, handmade feel, display impact, branding, brushy, calligraphic, slanted, fluid, rounded.
A slanted, brush-influenced script with unconnected letters and a lively, variable stroke. Strokes move between thick downstrokes and finer hairline turns, with rounded terminals and tapered entries that suggest quick hand motion. Letterforms are compact with a relatively low x-height and generous ascenders/descenders, producing a rhythmic, rolling baseline. Curves are smooth and slightly bouncy, while counters stay open enough to read well at display sizes.
This style works best for short to medium-length display settings such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and logo wordmarks where expressive movement is desirable. It can also suit pull quotes, invitations, and social graphics, especially when paired with a restrained sans or serif for supporting text.
The font conveys an upbeat, personable tone—like handwritten signage or a confident note written with a felt-tip or brush pen. Its energetic slant and contrast feel expressive and slightly nostalgic, giving text a warm, informal voice rather than a formal one.
The design appears intended to capture the speed and flair of hand-drawn brush lettering while keeping each character distinct and easy to set like a print face. The consistent slant, contrast, and rounded terminals aim to deliver a friendly, energetic look that stands out in branding and promotional typography.
Capitals are swooping and attention-grabbing, creating strong word shapes for headings, while lowercase maintains a consistent cursive flow without connecting strokes. Numerals share the same italic rhythm and rounded, brushy modulation, helping mixed content feel cohesive.