Print Upkan 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, social graphics, labels, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, approachable, handmade feel, approachability, informal display, everyday note, rounded, monoline, soft terminals, hand-drawn, bouncy.
A compact, hand-drawn monoline with rounded forms and softly blunted terminals. Strokes keep an even thickness with slight, natural wobble, producing an informal rhythm and a gently uneven baseline feel. Counters are open and simple, curves are generous, and joins lean toward smooth, drawn-in-one-motion construction rather than rigid geometry. Overall spacing is tight and compact, with small, neat lowercase proportions that keep the texture dense but readable.
Works well where a friendly, hand-made voice is desired: children’s and educational materials, playful packaging and labels, casual posters, and social or display graphics. It can also support short UI headings or callouts when a human, informal tone is more important than strict typographic uniformity.
The tone is light and personable, with a childlike, doodled charm that feels warm rather than polished. Its irregularities read as intentional and human, giving text a conversational, upbeat character suitable for informal messaging.
Likely designed to mimic quick, neat hand-printing with consistent stroke weight and rounded endings, balancing charm and clarity. The goal appears to be an approachable display face that stays legible while retaining the spontaneity of drawn lettering.
Capitals are straightforward and legible with simplified silhouettes, while the lowercase shows more personality through rounded bowls and slightly quirky proportions. Numerals match the same casual, marker-like texture and maintain clear differentiation at text sizes.