Print Upbuf 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, packaging, posters, invitations, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, handmade warmth, casual readability, playful tone, rounded, monoline, bouncy, soft, irregular.
A casual handwritten print with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are upright with a slightly bouncy baseline and gently uneven rhythm, showing natural variation in curves and stroke endings. Proportions lean compact, with narrow counters and a modest x-height relative to the tall ascenders and descenders. Overall spacing feels airy and informal, and the figures follow the same simple, hand-drawn construction with rounded shapes and consistent stroke weight.
Works well for cheerful display settings such as children’s materials, playful packaging, informal posters, greeting cards, and social media graphics where a personal, handmade voice is desired. It can also suit short headlines and pull quotes that benefit from an easygoing, friendly texture.
The tone is warm and approachable, with a lighthearted, doodled character that reads as personal and human rather than polished or corporate. Its slight irregularities add charm and make text feel conversational and friendly.
Likely designed to emulate quick, neat marker or pen lettering—legible and tidy, but intentionally imperfect—bringing a relaxed handwritten presence to titles and short text without connecting strokes.
Uppercase forms are simple and open, while lowercase includes distinctive handwritten traits such as single-storey shapes and small, rounded dots on i/j. Curves are smooth rather than brushy, and stroke ends tend to taper subtly or blunt off, reinforcing the drawn-by-hand feel.