Print Perup 5 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, invitations, packaging, whimsical, storybook, playful, hand-drawn, quirky, expressiveness, handcrafted feel, display impact, playful tone, calligraphic, brushy, spiky, organic, lively.
This typeface presents a hand-drawn, print-style alphabet with pronounced stroke modulation: thick, inky verticals and hairline curves and terminals create a dramatic, calligraphic contrast. Letterforms feel lightly irregular and variable in footprint, with a mix of narrow and wide shapes that gives lines a lively, uneven rhythm. Terminals are often tapered or flicked, and several characters show distinctive, decorative curls and looped details (notably in rounded letters and some capitals). The overall structure stays upright, but the strokes and joins retain a sketchy, written quality rather than geometric precision.
This font is well suited to short display settings where its expressive contrast and hand-rendered details can be appreciated—such as headlines, posters, book or chapter titles, invitations, and packaging. It can also work effectively for brand accents or pull quotes where a playful, crafted voice is desired.
The tone is whimsical and characterful, with a slightly theatrical, storybook feel. Its high-contrast, brushlike texture reads as expressive and handmade, lending a playful charm that can feel curious, eccentric, and a touch vintage.
The design appears intended to capture the feel of informal hand lettering translated into a consistent printable font, emphasizing personality over strict regularity. Its strong stroke contrast and decorative terminals suggest a goal of creating an eye-catching, narrative-friendly display face that feels artisanal and expressive.
In the sample text, the dramatic thick–thin transitions and occasional delicate hairlines make the texture more suited to display sizing than extended small text. The variable glyph widths and distinctive letter personalities create an engaging rhythm in headlines, but can feel intentionally inconsistent for tightly set, highly uniform layouts.