Print Wirof 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, book covers, branding, lively, expressive, vintage, dramatic, playful, expressive display, handwritten texture, retro headline, compact emphasis, brushed, calligraphic, slanted, tapered, angular.
This typeface shows a brisk, right-leaning handwritten construction with narrow proportions and a lively, slightly irregular rhythm. Strokes display clear tapering and pointed terminals, suggesting a brush or pen-like tool; thicker downstrokes contrast with finer entry and exit strokes. Letterforms are mostly unconnected but feel continuous through consistent slant and recurring wedge-shaped serifs and hooks. Curves are compact and somewhat angular in their turning, and the overall spacing reads tight and energetic rather than airy or static.
Best suited to display use where its narrow, slanted forms can add motion and character—such as posters, headlines, packaging, and book or album covers. It can also work for branding elements like wordmarks, labels, and pull quotes where a handwritten-but-controlled feel is desired. For longer passages, it is more effective in short bursts than continuous text.
The overall tone is animated and personable, with a touch of retro flair. Its sharp terminals and quick slant give it a confident, spirited voice that can feel theatrical or mischievous depending on setting. The texture resembles fast, stylized handwriting—more expressive than polite, and more decorative than utilitarian.
The design appears intended to mimic brisk, stylized handwriting with a brush-like edge—balancing legibility with expressive flair. Its narrow build and sharp terminals suggest a goal of creating high-impact headings that feel human and energetic without fully connecting into script.
Capitals are especially dynamic, often combining narrow bowls with sharp entry strokes that create a strong forward motion. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with prominent diagonals and tapered ends that keep the set visually cohesive in display contexts.