Print Gyluw 5 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, logos, labels, playful, quirky, friendly, handmade, casual, handmade warmth, approachable display, compact impact, retro casual, rounded, bouncy, condensed, chunky, soft corners.
A compact, hand-drawn print face with chunky, rounded strokes and softly blunted terminals. Letterforms are tall and tightly proportioned, with a slightly irregular rhythm that feels drawn rather than constructed, yet remains consistent across the set. Curves are full and open, counters are modest, and joins are simplified, giving the shapes a clean, poster-like solidity. Spacing appears even enough for short text, while the narrow proportions keep lines economical and vertical.
Works best for display applications such as posters, packaging callouts, product labels, social graphics, and logo wordmarks where a friendly handmade voice is desired. It can also suit short blurbs or captions when set with comfortable tracking and line spacing.
The tone is upbeat and informal, with a quirky, approachable personality that reads as human and expressive without becoming messy. Its condensed, rounded forms suggest a retro-casual feel suited to fun, lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver an informal, hand-rendered print look with strong legibility and a compact footprint, combining playful charm with the sturdiness needed for bold, attention-grabbing display typography.
Distinctive, simplified silhouettes (notably in rounded letters and numerals) create strong recognition at a glance, while the overall uniform stroke weight helps maintain clarity at display sizes. The narrow build can make dense paragraphs feel tight, but it adds punch and character in headlines and labels.