Print Riluw 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
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A lively, hand-drawn italic with thick, rounded strokes and softly irregular contours. Letterforms lean forward with a buoyant baseline rhythm, and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an organic, written-by-hand feel. Terminals are blunted and slightly tapering, with minimal stroke modulation and open, simplified counters that keep the shapes bold and clear at a glance. Overall spacing is loose and breathable, with a sketchy consistency that reads intentional rather than precise.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where personality is prioritized: posters, packaging callouts, casual branding, social media graphics, and playful editorial headers. It can also work for quotes or invitations when a friendly, handcrafted emphasis is desired, especially at larger sizes.
The font communicates an upbeat, approachable tone—like quick marker lettering on a poster or note. Its bouncy slant and rounded forms feel warm and informal, giving text a spirited, conversational voice.
The design appears intended to mimic confident, quick brush/marker handwriting while remaining legible and cohesive across a full basic character set. Its forward slant, rounded construction, and deliberate irregularities aim to add warmth and momentum to display typography.
Uppercase forms are compact and punchy, while lowercase letters show more gesture and variety, especially in curved characters and diagonals. Numerals share the same rounded, handwritten construction, with friendly proportions and a casual, slightly uneven rhythm that suits expressive display settings.