Print Wugaf 5 is a regular weight, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, game titles, band logos, halloween promos, gothic, medieval, spooky, dramatic, storybook, thematic display, manuscript echo, dramatic impact, hand-drawn character, angular, calligraphic, blackletter, sharp serifs, wedged strokes.
This font presents a narrow, vertically oriented texture with sharply angled terminals and distinctly wedged strokes. Letterforms mix blackletter-like construction with hand-drawn irregularity: thick-to-thin modulation is pronounced, corners are crisp, and many joins taper into blade-like points. Curves are tightened into faceted arcs, and counters tend to be compact, producing a dark, incisive rhythm. Capitals are tall and emphatic with decorative spur-like details, while the lowercase keeps a similarly pointed, slightly uneven baseline feel that reinforces the drawn character. Numerals follow the same high-contrast, chiseled approach, reading as stylized rather than strictly utilitarian.
Best suited to display applications where its angular details and dramatic modulation can be appreciated—such as posters, packaging accents, headings, and short phrases. It works particularly well for fantasy, gothic, or historical themes, and for branding moments that benefit from a handcrafted, sharp-edged voice. For long passages of small text, it will typically be more effective as a headline or pull-quote face than as continuous body copy.
The overall tone is theatrical and old-world, evoking medieval manuscripts, gothic signage, and fantasy or horror titling. Its sharp edges and dramatic contrast create a sense of tension and spectacle, while the subtly irregular drawing keeps it from feeling purely formal or mechanical.
The design appears intended to blend blackletter-inspired structure with an informal, drawn execution, prioritizing mood and personality over neutral readability. It aims to deliver a striking, period-flavored presence that feels crafted, edgy, and attention-grabbing in titles and thematic graphics.
Stroke endings often resolve into narrow wedges rather than rounded terminals, which increases sparkle at larger sizes but can become busy when set small or tightly tracked. Word shapes are strongly vertical, and the spiky diagonals add energy in display settings.