Print Merij 5 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, branding, headlines, labels, friendly, playful, casual, quirky, handmade, hand-lettered feel, casual display, warmth, personality, signage look, rounded, brushy, bouncy, looped, monoline.
A compact, hand-drawn print face with thick, rounded strokes and softly tapered terminals that suggest a marker or brush pen. The letterforms lean consistently, with lively, uneven rhythm and gentle baseline bounce that keeps the texture informal while still coherent. Curves are full and slightly squashed, counters are small, and many joins feel drawn in a single motion, giving the alphabet a warm, continuous flow despite remaining unconnected. Numerals and capitals share the same simplified, rounded construction, producing a dense, poster-friendly color on the page.
This font works best for short-to-medium display copy where a friendly, handmade voice is desired—posters, product packaging, café menus, labels, social graphics, and logo wordmarks. It can also serve for emphasis in editorial layouts, provided sizing and spacing preserve its small counters and tight forms.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, with a whimsical, handwritten charm. It feels approachable and lightly retro, like hand-lettered signage or casual packaging, emphasizing warmth over precision.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand-lettering with a brushy, rounded marker feel, prioritizing personality and visual punch. Its consistent slant and simplified shapes aim for easy, informal readability while keeping a distinctive, quirky signature.
Distinctive looped gestures appear in several capitals (notably forms like B, D, P, Q, R), adding character and a slightly decorative flair. The narrow proportions and heavy stroke create strong impact at display sizes, while the tight inner spaces can feel crowded when set too small or too tightly tracked.