Print Pemer 5 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, posters, branding, invitations, expressive, vintage, dramatic, literary, playful, handcrafted feel, decorative display, expressive emphasis, vintage tone, calligraphic, brushed, swashy, tapered, inked.
This typeface presents a right-leaning, calligraphic print style with crisp, high-contrast strokes and tapered terminals that suggest a pointed-pen or brush influence. Letterforms are narrow with lively, slightly irregular curves and a rhythm that alternates between firm verticals and flowing, swooping diagonals. Capitals carry prominent, sculpted shapes and occasional swash-like endings, while the lowercase is compact with teardrop joins, angled entry strokes, and a distinctly handwritten stroke modulation. Numerals echo the same contrast and curvature, with rounded bowls and sharp, tapered finishes that keep the texture animated in text.
It performs best in display settings such as headlines, titles, and short passages where the contrast and calligraphic detail can be appreciated. It also suits editorial-style cover work, boutique branding, invitations, and packaging that benefits from a handcrafted, vintage-leaning voice. For long, small-size reading, its narrow set and sharp modulation may feel intense, so generous sizing and spacing help.
The overall tone feels expressive and slightly theatrical, balancing elegance with an informal, hand-drawn warmth. Its energetic slant and ink-like modulation give it a literary, old-world flavor, suitable for designs that want personality and motion rather than strict neutrality.
The design appears intended to mimic expressive handwritten lettering with a refined, pen-and-ink character, offering a decorative alternative to standard italics for attention-grabbing typography. It aims to deliver a distinctive, crafted texture with dramatic contrast and lively movement.
In running text the tight proportions create a dense, dark color, while the strong contrast and pointed terminals add sparkle at larger sizes. The more embellished capitals can become focal points, making the font particularly characterful in initial caps or short phrases.