Print Ridom 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, social media, playful, energetic, friendly, retro, casual, expressiveness, informality, impact, handmade feel, brushy, rounded, bouncy, chunky, soft-ended.
A heavy, brush-like italic with rounded terminals and softly swollen strokes that keep contrast low. Letterforms are compact and slightly irregular in a controlled way, with a lively slant and subtle baseline bounce that creates a handwritten rhythm. Counters are relatively small for the weight, and joins tend to be smoothed rather than sharply cornered, giving the shapes a dense, cushiony texture. Spacing feels naturally variable, reinforcing the drawn, sign-like flow in words and short lines.
Best suited to display typography where its bold, handwritten energy can lead—headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and branding marks. It also works well for short, punchy phrases in social graphics and promotional materials, especially where a friendly, expressive voice is needed.
The font reads as upbeat and approachable, with a sporty, mid-century sign-painting flavor. Its thick, smooth strokes and forward lean convey motion and optimism, while the informal construction keeps the tone relaxed and personable rather than formal or technical.
Likely designed to deliver a confident, brush-script feel in an unconnected, print-like construction—capturing the speed and warmth of hand lettering while staying bold and highly visible in display settings.
In all-caps, the forms stay bold and compact, producing a strong silhouette ideal for impact. The numerals match the same brushy, rounded construction and maintain legibility at display sizes, though the dense interiors suggest it will look best with a bit of breathing room when set tightly.