Print Valev 5 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s, posters, packaging, invitations, classroom, playful, friendly, casual, folksy, quirky, handmade feel, approachability, casual readability, friendly tone, hand-drawn, rounded, lively, bouncy, uneven rhythm.
A hand-drawn print face with lively, slightly wobbly strokes and rounded terminals. The letterforms keep a simple monoline feel while showing small irregularities in curve tension and stroke endings, creating an organic, marker-like texture. Proportions are compact and a bit condensed, with open counters and straightforward construction that stays readable at text sizes. Capitals are clean and roomy, while lowercase forms add more personality through varied curve shapes and gentle baseline bounce; figures are simple and consistent with the same informal, drawn quality.
This font suits applications that benefit from an informal, welcoming tone—children’s materials, classroom resources, greeting cards, invitations, and lighthearted packaging. It can also work for short headlines and posters where a hand-made feel is desirable while remaining readable.
The overall tone is friendly and approachable, with a casual, everyday voice that feels human rather than polished. Its uneven rhythm and soft curves suggest warmth and informality, making it feel playful without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, hand-printed lettering with a consistent underlying structure, preserving legibility while retaining the small imperfections that signal an authentic, drawn origin.
Distinctive details like slightly flared or hooked stroke endings, occasional asymmetry, and a lightly bouncing baseline contribute to a natural handwritten cadence. Spacing appears moderately open in running text, helping maintain clarity despite the irregular stroke character.