Print Penob 5 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, invitations, book covers, playful, handmade, quirky, retro, whimsical, expressiveness, display impact, handmade charm, space saving, condensed, tall, inky, bouncy, uneven.
A tall, tightly set hand-drawn print style with narrow proportions and a strong thick–thin rhythm. Strokes look like a brush or marker with tapered terminals, occasional bulbous joins, and subtly uneven edges that preserve a human, inked texture. Curves are narrow and verticalized, counters are small, and the overall rhythm is compact with slightly irregular widths and spacing that keep the line lively. Figures follow the same condensed, drawn construction, with distinctive hooks and curls in forms like 2, 3, 5, and 9.
Best suited for display typography where personality matters: posters, headlines, packaging labels, invitations, and playful editorial or book-cover titles. It can also work for short UI or social graphics when used in larger sizes and with generous line spacing to accommodate its compact, tall forms.
The font conveys a friendly, quirky personality—casual and expressive rather than polished. Its tall condensed stance and animated stroke endings give it a slightly vintage, poster-like charm while still feeling personal and approachable.
Likely designed to provide a condensed, space-saving display voice with an unmistakably handmade feel—mixing crisp vertical structure with brushy, tapered details to create an informal, attention-grabbing texture.
Round letters (O, Q, o, e) stay slim and upright, while diagonals and joins (K, M, N, w) show visible hand influence, creating a varied texture across words. The dense vertical emphasis makes it visually striking at display sizes, where the tapered terminals and contrast read as intentional character.