Print Dirif 5 is a very light, very narrow, low contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, greeting cards, children’s books, packaging, playful, whimsical, casual, friendly, quirky, hand-drawn charm, personal tone, light display, informal clarity, tall, airy, bouncy, sketchy, loopy.
A tall, spidery handwritten print with slim monoline strokes and a gently left-leaning posture. Letterforms are narrow and vertically emphasized, with rounded terminals, occasional loops, and slight stroke waviness that keeps the texture lively. Proportions vary subtly from glyph to glyph, and counters are open and clean, producing an airy rhythm that stays readable while retaining an informal, drawn-by-hand character.
Best suited to short to medium-length text where its tall, playful texture can be a feature—such as headlines, invitations, greeting cards, product packaging, and editorial callouts. It can also work for captions or light copy when set with generous spacing and comfortable line height.
The overall tone is lighthearted and approachable, with a quirky, storybook-like charm. Its narrow, loopy shapes and relaxed irregularity feel personal and conversational rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to capture a quick, hand-drawn note style in a narrow, vertical format—prioritizing personality and charm over strict geometric regularity. The consistent thin stroke and gentle leftward slant suggest an effort to keep the look delicate and animated while remaining legible in display settings.
Ascenders and capitals run tall, giving lines a high, condensed silhouette. Rounded forms like O and Q appear slightly uneven in a natural way, and several letters show distinctive looped constructions that add personality while maintaining a consistent stroke weight across the set.