Print Ardup 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, greeting cards, children’s media, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, hand-drawn, handmade feel, approachability, casual readability, playful tone, monoline, rounded, tall, airy, whimsical.
A tall, condensed hand-drawn print with monoline strokes and gently rounded terminals. The letterforms keep an upright stance but retain subtle wobble and small irregularities that suggest marker or pen writing. Curves are soft and open, counters stay clear, and spacing feels lightly uneven in a natural way, creating an airy rhythm. Lowercase forms are compact with relatively small bodies compared to the ascenders, while numerals and capitals keep the same slim, vertical emphasis.
This font suits packaging, posters, and headlines where a casual handwritten voice is desired, as well as greeting cards, invitations, and craft-themed branding. It also works well for children’s media, labels, and short UI callouts that benefit from a warm, informal tone.
The overall tone is friendly and approachable, with a lightly quirky, handmade charm. It reads as informal and personable rather than polished or corporate, giving text a conversational, upbeat feel.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, hand-printed lettering with a slim silhouette and simple, monoline construction. Its controlled irregularities and rounded finishing aim to provide an approachable, human feel while staying readable in short passages.
The narrow proportions and open shapes help maintain legibility at display and short-text sizes, while the intentionally imperfect stroke behavior adds character. The sample text shows consistent stroke thickness and a steady vertical rhythm across mixed-case settings.