Print Utlel 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, craft branding, playful, whimsical, folksy, storybook, friendly, hand-lettered, friendly tone, compact headlines, playful text, hand-drawn, quirky, casual, rounded, bouncy.
A hand-drawn, narrow text face with tall, slightly irregular letterforms and a lively baseline rhythm. Strokes show a brush/marker-like modulation with softened terminals and occasional tapered flicks, creating gentle contrast without looking formal. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with narrow counters and compact widths overall; curves are slightly lopsided in an intentional, human way. Capitals are slim and upright with simple, poster-like structures, while lowercase forms lean toward single-storey constructions and rounded bowls that keep texture airy despite the condensed fit.
Works well for headlines, short paragraphs, and callouts where a casual hand-lettered personality is desired—such as packaging, café menus, book covers, children’s materials, invitations, and craft-oriented branding. It can also add character to posters and social graphics where a condensed, upright handwritten look helps fit more words into limited space.
The overall tone is informal and personable, with a whimsical, storybook charm. Its uneven, hand-rendered details read as approachable and crafty rather than polished or corporate, giving text a warm, playful voice.
The design appears intended to simulate neat, informal hand lettering with a condensed footprint, balancing legibility with visible human irregularities. It prioritizes charm and personality through varied stroke endings and slightly uneven shapes, aiming for an approachable, playful reading experience rather than typographic neutrality.
Spacing appears intentionally uneven in small ways, reinforcing the drawn-by-hand feel; the texture becomes most appealing at display and short-text sizes where the quirky stroke endings and narrow silhouettes are easy to read. Numerals follow the same narrow, simplified style, with curved figures and light, flicked terminals that match the alphabet.