Print Eshu 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio, 'Averta PE' by Intelligent Design, 'Applied Sans' by Monotype, 'Pragmatica' by ParaType, and 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, signage, stickers, playful, handmade, friendly, rugged, casual, add personality, create texture, feel handmade, grab attention, stay legible, chunky, rounded, textured, blunt, tactile.
A chunky, heavy sans with a distinctly hand-drawn construction. Strokes are broad and mostly monoline, with softly rounded corners and slightly uneven edges that create a printed/inked texture. Counters are generous and open, and the overall geometry leans toward simple, blocky forms with occasional asymmetries that keep the rhythm lively. Uppercase and lowercase feel intentionally informal rather than mechanically uniform, with sturdy stems, short terminals, and compact joins that maintain strong presence at display sizes.
Best suited to posters, packaging, labels, and punchy headlines where a handmade, tactile feel is desirable. It also works well for casual signage and playful branding accents, especially when you want big, high-contrast word shapes that read quickly.
The tone is warm, approachable, and a bit mischievous, like hand-cut signage or a stamped poster headline. Its imperfect edges and buoyant shapes convey energy and personality without feeling delicate or precious.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, attention-grabbing voice with the charm of hand-made lettering. Its combination of thick strokes and lightly roughened edges suggests a goal of mimicking printed ink or brush-drawn forms while staying highly legible for bold display typography.
The texture reads as purposeful distress or inky pickup rather than clean vector smoothness, which helps it stand out in headings. The figures are bold and uncomplicated, matching the letterforms’ blunt, friendly weight and maintaining legibility in short bursts of text.