Print Vilen 5 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, greeting cards, kids media, playful, whimsical, handmade, friendly, storybook, handwritten charm, casual readability, quirky elegance, light voice, monoline, spindly, tall, airy, bouncy.
A tall, spindly handwritten print with mostly monoline strokes and subtle, natural-looking swelling at curves and terminals. The letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with generous internal space and a light, airy color on the page. Edges are slightly irregular as if drawn with a fine pen, and terminals alternate between blunt, tapered, and softly hooked ends. Proportions vary gently from glyph to glyph, giving an informal rhythm while maintaining consistent overall structure and readability.
Best suited to short-to-medium text where a handcrafted feel is desired, such as headlines, posters, invitations, greeting cards, labels, and boutique packaging. It can also work well for storybook-style captions, educational materials, and casual branding where a friendly, informal voice is appropriate.
The font conveys a casual, personable tone—quirky without being messy. Its thin, elongated shapes feel lighthearted and a bit whimsical, suggesting hand-lettered notes, storybook captions, or crafty labeling. The overall impression is friendly and approachable rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, neat hand printing with a fine pen—prioritizing charm and personality over geometric precision. Its narrow, tall proportions and slight irregularities aim to add warmth and individuality while staying legible in display and caption-like settings.
Capitals are notably tall and slender, with simple construction and occasional asymmetric details that reinforce the hand-drawn character. Lowercase forms keep ascenders prominent relative to the short x-height, and the numerals share the same narrow, lightly irregular ductus, helping mixed text feel cohesive.