Print Ednen 5 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, branding, packaging, quirky, whimsical, spooky, handmade, playful, expressiveness, handmade feel, dramatic tone, thematic display, casual voice, spiky terminals, dry-brush, calligraphic, irregular rhythm, textured edges.
A handwritten, print-style face with a brisk, slightly forward-leaning stance and a lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes are slender with moderate contrast and frequent tapering, ending in sharp, brushy points that create a lightly scratchy texture along curves and joins. Letterforms are compact in the vertical proportions with small counters and a relatively small x-height, while widths vary noticeably across the alphabet, reinforcing a hand-drawn cadence. Overall spacing feels airy yet irregular, and the outlines show intentional wobble and pressure changes rather than geometric smoothness.
Best suited for short-to-medium display text where texture and personality are desired: titles, poster copy, packaging callouts, and branding accents. It can work well for thematic materials (fantasy, Halloween, quirky crafts) and for pull quotes or section headers where an informal handwritten voice helps set the mood. For long passages at small sizes, the narrow proportions and textured strokes may benefit from generous size and spacing.
The font reads as mischievous and characterful, mixing storybook charm with a faintly eerie, ink-scratched edge. Its pointed terminals and animated curves give it a dramatic, magical tone without becoming fully gothic or formal. The overall effect is casual and expressive, like quick lettering made with a fine brush pen.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, lightly brushed lettering with visible pressure and taper, prioritizing expressive tone over strict regularity. Its narrow, animated forms and spiky terminals suggest a goal of creating a distinctive, slightly dramatic handwritten print face for attention-grabbing display use.
Capitals are especially expressive, with tall, gestural strokes and occasional exaggerated curves, while lowercase maintains a simpler printed construction with handwritten inconsistencies. Numerals share the same tapered, brushy finishing, keeping the set visually cohesive in display contexts.