Print Banas 5 is a very light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, invitations, whimsical, airy, delicate, playful, storybook, hand-drawn charm, light elegance, playful display, personal tone, spidery, monoline, tall, condensed, loopy.
A tall, condensed handwritten print with extremely slender strokes and a lightly irregular, drawn-by-hand rhythm. Letterforms favor long ascenders and descenders, narrow bowls, and simple, mostly monoline construction with occasional tapered terminals and subtle stroke modulation. Curves are clean but not mechanical, and several caps introduce distinctive, slightly quirky structures (notably angular multi-stem forms and narrow, rounded counters). Spacing feels open and vertical, reinforcing a light, floating texture in text.
Best suited for display settings where its tall, delicate strokes can read clearly—headlines, posters, packaging accents, and cover typography. It also works well for invitations, labels, and playful editorial callouts where an informal handwritten feel is desired.
The overall tone is whimsical and gentle, with a breezy, off-the-cuff personality that feels friendly rather than formal. Its wiry lines and tall proportions suggest a playful, storybook sensibility—expressive and a little eccentric, but still legible.
Likely drawn to capture a thin, elegant handwritten print that feels personal and quirky while maintaining a consistent, readable alphabet. The design prioritizes vertical grace and lightness, giving layouts an airy, distinctive texture without connecting strokes.
The figure set is similarly slim and airy, with simple outlines and rounded forms that match the alphabet’s light touch. In the sample text, the strong vertical emphasis creates a distinctive “tall handwriting” voice; at smaller sizes the hairline strokes may require enough contrast against the background to stay crisp.