Print Gylem 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Mercurial' by Grype and 'Obvia Condensed' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids branding, stickers, playful, handmade, quirky, friendly, casual, handmade feel, display impact, approachability, informal tone, rounded, chunky, soft corners, bouncy, cartoonish.
A compact, heavy-stroked display face with a distinctly hand-drawn construction. Letterforms are tall and condensed with rounded corners and subtly irregular outlines, giving strokes a cut-paper or marker-block feel. Counters are small and squarish, curves are simplified, and joins often bulge slightly, creating an uneven but consistent rhythm across the alphabet. Numerals follow the same chunky geometry, with straightforward, easily recognized shapes and minimal interior space.
Best suited to short, bold statements such as headlines, posters, product packaging, labels, and playful branding—especially where a handmade, friendly voice is desired. It can work well for titles, badges, and social graphics, while longer passages benefit from generous size and spacing.
The overall tone is playful and approachable, with a quirky, comic-signage energy. Its deliberate imperfections and bouncy proportions feel informal and human, suggesting hand-lettered labels and lighthearted headlines rather than polished corporate typography.
The design appears intended to mimic informal hand-printed lettering in a condensed, high-impact form. Its goal is to deliver immediate personality and legibility in display settings while keeping a cohesive, intentionally imperfect texture.
The condensed set and tight counters make the texture dense at smaller sizes, while the simplified geometry reads clearly when given room. Mixed-case text maintains a steady color, with capitals that feel stout and poster-ready and lowercase that stays compact and upright.