Print Ommaw 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, event flyers, energetic, playful, retro, casual, bold, expressive display, handmade feel, attention grabbing, compact impact, brushy, slanted, angular, compact, dynamic.
A compact, right-leaning brush style with thick, sculpted strokes and crisp, wedge-like terminals that suggest a fast marker or brush-pen. Letterforms are slightly condensed with lively baseline movement and a consistent forward slant, producing a strong, rhythmic texture in words. Counters are relatively small and apertures tighten at speed-driven joins, while strokes show subtle contrast from pressure and direction rather than strict calligraphic modulation. The overall silhouette is punchy and irregular enough to feel hand-made, yet consistent enough for setting short lines of text.
Well-suited to display applications such as posters, punchy headlines, product packaging, and branding that benefits from an energetic handwritten note. It works particularly well for short bursts of copy—titles, labels, and promotional lines—where its dense texture and brisk slant can carry the design. For longer paragraphs or small UI text, the heavy strokes and tight counters may reduce readability.
The font reads as upbeat and assertive, with a spirited, informal voice. Its brisk slant and chunky strokes give it a sporty, mid-century display feel, while the hand-drawn unevenness keeps it friendly and approachable. The tone is more expressive than refined, favoring momentum and character over quiet neutrality.
Likely designed to capture the immediacy of brushed lettering in a consistent, repeatable alphabet, balancing hand-made character with enough regularity for promotional typography. The condensed proportions and strong stroke weight appear intended to maximize impact in limited space while keeping a casual, human tone.
Uppercase forms have a slightly poster-like presence, while lowercase maintains a quick handwritten cadence, creating a lively mix in mixed-case settings. Numerals carry the same angled, brush-cut construction, helping headings and callouts stay cohesive. The tight internal spaces and dense stroke weight make it best where impact matters more than fine detail at small sizes.