Print Effy 5 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children's books, greeting cards, packaging, social posts, posters, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, handmade, handwritten warmth, informal clarity, human texture, playful tone, monoline, rounded, loose, bouncy, quirky.
A lively hand-drawn print with monoline strokes, slightly uneven terminals, and softly rounded corners throughout. Letterforms show gentle wobble and variable rhythm, with irregular curves and occasional asymmetry that reads as natural pen movement rather than geometric construction. Counters are open and airy, spacing is somewhat inconsistent in a deliberate way, and the overall texture is light and sketch-like while remaining clear in continuous text.
Well-suited for short to medium-length text where a friendly, handmade voice is desired—children’s and educational materials, greeting cards, casual branding, labels, posters, and social media graphics. It can also work for headings or pull quotes when you want an informal, drawn-on feel without switching to a fully connected script.
The font conveys an informal, personable tone—like quick notes written with a felt-tip pen. Its bouncy shapes and mild irregularity add warmth and humor, making text feel conversational and human rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic natural, unconnected handwriting with consistent pen pressure and a relaxed drawing rhythm. Its goal is readability with personality—capturing small imperfections and playful proportions to create an approachable, everyday look.
Uppercase forms are simple and open, while lowercase has a compact, slightly short feel with distinctive looped shapes in letters like g and y. Numerals match the same hand-drawn character, with rounded, easygoing forms that blend well with the letters.