Print Gabow 5 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, playful, casual, retro, energetic, friendly, hand-lettered feel, display impact, space saving, casual tone, brushy, chunky, slanted, hand-drawn, rounded.
A compact, hand-drawn brush style with a pronounced rightward slant and chunky, ink-like strokes. Letterforms are narrow and tall, with subtly irregular curves and terminals that feel cut or pressed by a broad marker, giving edges a slightly rough, organic finish. Counters are tight and the rhythm is lively, with small variations in stroke endings and internal shapes that keep the texture human while remaining fairly consistent across the set.
Works best for short, attention-grabbing text such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, event graphics, and casual branding marks. The narrow proportions help fit more characters into tight spaces, while the brushy weight keeps impact at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, with a lively, slightly mischievous energy. Its narrow, slanted stance and bold brush texture evoke a vintage sign-painting or comic display feel without becoming overly decorative.
Likely designed to capture the immediacy of hand-lettered print made with a broad marker or brush, prioritizing personality and punch over refinement. The compact width and consistent slant suggest an aim toward energetic, space-efficient display typography with a human touch.
Uppercase forms read strong and poster-like, while the lowercase keeps a compact, note-like character with small counters and sturdy joins. Figures are similarly narrow and heavy, suited to short bursts where a hand-rendered texture is desirable.