Print Ipse 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, cafés, social media, headlines, casual, energetic, friendly, playful, handmade, handmade feel, casual branding, display impact, human warmth, brushy, textured, rounded, irregular, bouncy.
A slanted, marker-and-brush styled face with thick, rounded strokes and visibly uneven edges that mimic quick hand lettering. Letterforms are simplified and open, with soft terminals, occasional hooked starts, and a slightly jittery contour that creates a lively texture across lines. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, producing an organic rhythm; counters remain fairly generous, keeping the overall color dark but readable. The numerals match the same informal construction, with chunky forms and subtle stroke wobble.
Well suited to short, attention-getting copy such as posters, menus, product packaging, social graphics, and informal branding. It works best at medium-to-large sizes where the textured stroke edges and handwritten rhythm can be appreciated; for long passages, generous leading helps preserve clarity.
The font conveys an approachable, upbeat tone—like notes written with a felt-tip pen or a quick brush sign. Its imperfect edges and lively slant suggest spontaneity and human presence, making text feel conversational rather than formal.
Designed to capture the immediacy of hand-drawn print lettering with a bold, brushy presence. The goal appears to be a natural, human look that stays legible while retaining the character of quick, imperfect strokes.
Consistency is driven more by stroke character than by strict geometry, so the set feels intentionally imperfect and expressive. The italic motion and bouncy baseline help maintain momentum in longer phrases, while the heavy stroke weight gives strong impact at display sizes.