Print Meres 5 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, craft labels, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, quirky, handmade warmth, casual readability, playful display, compact fit, rounded, bouncy, monoline, soft terminals, compact.
A compact handwritten print with rounded, monoline strokes and softly blunted terminals. The forms lean on simple, looped constructions and gentle curves, with occasional bulb-like joins that suggest a marker or felt-tip rhythm. Proportions are tight and space-efficient, with tall, narrow capitals and small lowercase bodies; counters stay open and the overall texture reads dark but not heavy. Irregularities in stroke flow and letter widths are intentional, giving the set a lively, drawn-by-hand consistency rather than mechanical repetition.
It works best for short to medium text where a friendly, handmade voice is desired—such as headlines, posters, product packaging, classroom or kids-oriented materials, craft labels, and social graphics. The tight proportions help fit more characters into narrow spaces while keeping an informal, approachable look.
The font feels approachable and lighthearted, with a bouncy, informal cadence that evokes quick note-taking and cheerful signage. Its quirky loops and rounded shapes give it a personable tone suited to fun, conversational messaging rather than formal reading.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, quick handwritten printing with a consistent marker-like stroke and playful loop details. It prioritizes personality and warmth over strict geometric regularity, aiming for clear, upbeat display readability in casual contexts.
Capitals carry a distinctive, simplified display character (notably the looped Q and curvy S), while the lowercase stays straightforward and legible at moderate sizes. Numerals are similarly rounded and casual, matching the handwritten rhythm and maintaining clear differentiation in common sequences.