Print Egkal 5 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, book covers, quotes, handmade, playful, casual, quirky, rustic, handmade feel, casual voice, authenticity, display impact, rough, textured, brushy, organic, uneven.
This font uses irregular, hand-drawn strokes with visibly uneven edges and slight wobble in curves and stems. Letterforms are mostly upright but vary in width and internal proportions, giving a lively, non-mechanical rhythm. Strokes appear monoline to lightly modulated, with blunt terminals and occasional tapering that suggests a marker or dry-brush tool. Counters are open and somewhat lopsided, and spacing feels intentionally inconsistent, reinforcing the natural, drawn-by-hand character.
It works best for short-to-medium text where a handmade voice is desirable: posters, cover lines, packaging callouts, menu accents, and quote graphics. The textured strokes and variable proportions make it particularly effective at larger sizes, where the rough edges and drawn rhythm can be appreciated without sacrificing legibility.
The overall tone is informal and human, with a playful scruffiness that feels approachable rather than polished. Its rough texture and unpredictable shapes evoke sketchbook notes, DIY signage, and casual storytelling. The font projects an energetic, slightly mischievous personality while staying readable at display sizes.
The design appears intended to mimic quick hand lettering with a marker/brush feel, prioritizing personality and texture over geometric consistency. Its irregular widths and slightly inconsistent spacing aim to communicate authenticity and an unrefined, human touch suitable for casual display typography.
Uppercase forms lean toward simple, sign-like construction, while the lowercase introduces more personality through varied bowls and ascenders/descenders. Numerals follow the same handmade logic, with uneven curves and a slightly bouncy baseline presence when set in text.