Print Fobun 5 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book covers, packaging, logos, rustic, storybook, hand-inked, old-world, quirky, handcrafted feel, ink texture, display impact, period flavor, expressive tone, textured, jagged, brushy, organic, uneven.
A hand-rendered, print-style alphabet with a pronounced rightward slant and lively, uneven stroke edges. Strokes show strong thick–thin modulation and a dry, textured ink feel, producing slightly ragged contours and tapered terminals. Letterforms are compact and somewhat irregular in width, with bouncy baseline behavior and small inconsistencies that reinforce the handmade rhythm. Counters tend to be tight and shapes are simplified, with angular turns and wedge-like finishes that read clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to short text such as posters, headlines, titles, and cover typography where its textured ink and irregular rhythm can be a feature rather than a distraction. It also fits labels, packaging, and branding that wants an artisanal, hand-printed voice.
The overall tone feels rustic and story-driven—part medieval sign, part inked illustration. Its roughened edges and energetic slant give it a spirited, slightly mischievous character that can lean whimsical or ominous depending on context.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, expressive brush or pen lettering translated into a consistent alphabet, emphasizing texture, contrast, and a lively slant. It aims for an illustrated, handcrafted feel over geometric precision, prioritizing character and atmosphere in display settings.
Uppercase forms carry the strongest personality, with chunky silhouettes and dramatic contrast, while the lowercase keeps a brisk, sketchy cadence. The distressed outlines and high-contrast strokes can visually fill in at very small sizes, making it more effective when given room to breathe.