Print Ugguk 5 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, greeting cards, playful, friendly, handmade, casual, quirky, handmade warmth, casual readability, compact display, expressive texture, brushy, tall, condensed, bouncy, organic.
A condensed, hand-drawn print style with tall proportions and a lively, slightly uneven rhythm. Strokes show brush-like modulation with tapered terminals and occasional sharp flicks, creating crisp contrast between thick verticals and thinner entry/exit strokes. Curves are narrow and upright, counters are compact, and spacing feels intentionally irregular in a natural handwriting way. Uppercase forms are simple and legible, while lowercase has a modest x-height with long ascenders/descenders that add vertical energy.
This font reads best at display sizes where the tapering and brush modulation can be appreciated—such as headlines, posters, labels, and packaging. It also suits social posts, invitations, and greeting card copy where an informal, personal tone is desired; for longer text, generous leading helps accommodate the tall ascenders and descenders.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, with a lighthearted, human presence. Its narrow, energetic shapes feel spontaneous and personable—more like quick marker lettering than formal typography—making it well-suited to cheerful, conversational messaging.
The design appears intended to capture a quick, confident hand-lettered look with a condensed footprint, balancing legibility with expressive stroke variation. It aims to feel approachable and contemporary while keeping letterforms simple enough for clear display use.
Several glyphs feature distinctive brush hooks and tapered joins (notably in letters like J, K, R, and y), which reinforces the handmade character. Numerals are similarly narrow and upright, matching the alphabet’s brisk, vertical cadence.