Print Yenaf 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, quotes, greeting cards, casual, friendly, handmade, quirky, lighthearted, handmade feel, casual readability, playful voice, personal tone, monoline, slanted, compressed, rounded, bouncy.
A compact, handwritten print style with a consistent rightward slant and a largely monoline stroke. Letterforms are tall and compressed, with rounded terminals and slightly uneven curves that preserve a drawn-by-hand texture without becoming messy. The rhythm is lively and somewhat irregular, with narrow proportions, tight counters, and modest ascenders/descenders that keep lines feeling airy yet energetic. Capitals and numerals follow the same casual construction, maintaining a cohesive, sketch-like uniformity across the set.
Works well for packaging, posters, social graphics, and headline/quote treatments where a friendly handwritten tone is desired. It can also suit greeting cards, invites, and casual branding accents, especially when used with generous tracking and line spacing to let the narrow forms breathe.
The overall tone is informal and approachable, with a playful, human presence that feels quick, personal, and conversational. Its narrow, leaning posture adds momentum and a slightly quirky charm, making the text feel animated rather than formal or static.
Designed to mimic quick, neat marker or pen lettering—compact and slightly slanted—balancing readability with an unmistakably human, informal texture. The intent appears to be an energetic everyday hand that stays consistent enough for repeated use in branding and display text.
Legibility stays good at display and short-text sizes, though the compressed width and handwritten irregularities can make dense paragraphs feel busy. Round dots and soft joins contribute to an easygoing look, while occasional stroke wobble adds character and authenticity.