Print Pekey 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
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A lively hand-drawn print face with slender, high-contrast strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms feel loosely constructed and slightly irregular, with variable stroke tension and subtle wobble that preserves a consistent rhythm in text. Proportions are compact with a modest x-height, while ascenders and capitals often rise tall and narrow, giving lines a vertical, airy cadence. Counters are open and simplified, and several glyphs show gentle, brush-like tapering and small flares rather than crisp typographic serifs.
This font suits short-to-medium display settings where a friendly, handmade voice is desired—such as children’s titles, invitations, greeting cards, playful posters, and craft or boutique packaging. It can also work for headings and pull quotes in editorial layouts when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a whimsical, storybook energy. Its casual, imperfect detailing reads as human and conversational, lending warmth and personality without becoming chaotic.
The design appears intended to mimic informal marker or brush lettering in a clean, unconnected print style, prioritizing warmth, charm, and readability over strict geometric consistency. Its narrow proportions and tall shapes help it feel animated and space-efficient in headlines while retaining a distinctly hand-rendered texture.
The sample text shows a steady baseline feel despite the handcrafted irregularities, and the narrow set width helps it stay tidy in longer lines. Numerals and punctuation match the same drawn quality, with rounded curves and occasional tapered strokes that keep the texture consistent across mixed content.