Print Yanik 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social media, invitations, book covers, casual, playful, friendly, sketchy, handmade, handmade feel, casual voice, human texture, informal signage, dry-brush, textured, monoline, bouncy, organic.
A casual, hand-drawn print face with dry-brush texture and slightly rough edges that mimic marker or brush strokes. Strokes are generally monoline but show visible tapering and occasional thickened spots, creating a lively, irregular rhythm. Forms are narrow and compact with modest apertures and simple construction, and the baseline feel is slightly bouncy due to varied stroke endings and subtle inconsistencies. Counters stay relatively open for a handwritten style, and the overall spacing reads natural rather than mechanically uniform.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where personality matters: posters, packaging callouts, craft or food branding, social graphics, invitations, and casual editorial headlines. It also works effectively for quotes and captions when a friendly, handmade look is desired, especially at sizes large enough to preserve the stroke texture.
The font conveys an approachable, informal tone with a playful, human presence. Its textured strokes and gently uneven letterforms suggest quick note-taking or handmade signage, giving text a warm, personal voice rather than a polished corporate feel.
The design appears intended to simulate quick, confident handwriting with a brush/marker feel—delivering character and warmth through textured strokes and relaxed consistency rather than strict typographic precision.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent hand with simplified shapes and minimal ornamentation, keeping the texture as the primary stylistic feature. The numerals match the letter texture and casual proportions, maintaining a cohesive handwritten color in mixed text settings.