Print Albab 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: captions, packaging, posters, headlines, quotes, casual, friendly, quirky, lively, retro, handwritten feel, compact setting, casual voice, quick notes, leaning, monoline, airy, looped, spindly.
A narrow, right-leaning handwritten print with smooth, monoline strokes and gently rounded terminals. Letterforms are built from simple, continuous-looking gestures, with occasional looped descenders and soft, curved joins that keep the texture fluid even though characters remain unconnected. Proportions are tall and slender, counters are open, and spacing feels light, giving lines a quick, economical rhythm. Capitals are similarly streamlined and slightly playful, while numerals follow the same tall, handwritten logic with minimal ornament.
Well-suited to short text where a human, casual voice is wanted—captions, pull quotes, packaging, lightweight posters, and informal headlines. It can also work for compact UI labels or annotations when a friendly handwritten feel is desired, provided sizes are generous enough to preserve the delicate, slender strokes.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like quick pen lettering on a note or label. Its narrow, slanted forms and relaxed construction add a slightly quirky, upbeat energy without becoming decorative or fussy.
The font appears designed to emulate quick, neat pen printing with a consistent slant and streamlined shapes, balancing legibility with an unmistakably hand-drawn character. Its tall, narrow forms suggest an intention to fit more text into limited space while keeping a light, conversational tone.
Stroke endings often taper subtly through curvature rather than true contrast, helping maintain a clean, consistent color. The design’s tight, upright footprint supports dense setting while still reading as distinctly hand-drawn.