Print Edbas 5 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, invitations, whimsical, storybook, quirky, airy, hand-drawn, human touch, playfulness, casual display, handmade feel, quirky voice, irregular, bouncy, spindly, organic, textured.
A lightly drawn, hand-rendered print style with tall, slender proportions and gently irregular rhythm. Strokes show subtle pressure variation and wobble, with tapered terminals and occasional ink-like blobs or notches that give a slightly scratchy texture. Curves are narrow and open (notably in C, S, and G), while verticals are long and sometimes subtly bowed; counters stay relatively small and the overall color remains airy. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, reinforcing a natural, unmechanical feel while keeping a consistent baseline and generally upright stance.
Works best for short to medium-length text where a hand-drawn voice is desired—titles, pull quotes, posters, packaging accents, invitations, and informal branding. It can also support short passages in children’s or whimsical contexts, especially when set with generous size and leading to preserve its light, airy texture.
The font reads as playful and informal, with a storybook or doodled-note personality rather than a polished editorial tone. Its spidery strokes and uneven details add charm and a lightly eccentric character, suggesting handmade labels, curious titles, or friendly signage.
The design appears intended to mimic a quick, careful hand print: legible and upright, but purposefully imperfect, with varied widths and lightly textured strokes to preserve a human touch. Its narrow, tall shapes suggest an aim to fit expressive text into compact horizontal space while maintaining a distinctive, quirky presence.
Uppercase forms are especially tall and narrow, creating a distinctive display texture in headings. Numerals and punctuation match the same hand-drawn logic, with simple shapes and slight asymmetries that keep the set cohesive. At smaller sizes the thin strokes and textured edges may appear delicate, while at larger sizes the organic details become a key feature.