Print Gylid 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids media, branding, playful, quirky, friendly, handmade, retro, space saving, attention grabbing, casual charm, handmade feel, display impact, chunky, rounded, soft, bouncy, compact.
A compact, chunky display face with soft, rounded corners and a hand-drawn, slightly irregular silhouette. Strokes are heavy and uniform with minimal modulation, and counters tend to be small and often appear as simple punched holes. Proportions are narrow overall, with uneven widths from letter to letter and a gently wavy baseline rhythm that reinforces the handmade feel. The lowercase is simple and sturdy with short extenders, while the numerals follow the same condensed, blocky construction for consistent color in text.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, labels, and packaging where its bold, condensed presence can carry the message. It also fits playful branding, kids-oriented materials, and casual social graphics, especially when a hand-made, friendly tone is desired.
The tone is cheerful and informal, with a cozy, cartoon-like warmth. Its slightly wonky shapes and tight, bold texture create a lively, approachable voice that feels more crafted than engineered.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in minimal horizontal space while keeping an informal, drawn-by-hand personality. Its consistent heaviness and rounded, simplified forms prioritize legibility at display sizes and a distinctive, upbeat texture.
At larger sizes the tight counters and dense vertical rhythm become a defining feature, giving words a strong silhouette. The simplified inner shapes help maintain impact, though fine details can fill in when used too small or in very long text settings.