Print Vikiz 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children’s, craft branding, quirky, handmade, playful, casual, storybook, handmade feel, friendly tone, compact display, quirky character, condensed, tall, spindly, bouncy, inked.
A tall, condensed hand-drawn print with lightly irregular stroke edges and subtly shifting widths that keep the texture organic. Forms are upright and narrow with rounded terminals, modest contrast, and a slightly wavy baseline rhythm. Counters tend to be compact and vertical, with simplified construction and occasional asymmetry that reads as intentionally sketch-like rather than geometric. Numerals and capitals follow the same slim proportions, giving text a tight, vertical color and a lively, uneven cadence.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text such as posters, headlines, labels, and packaging where a handmade voice is desired. It can also work for children’s or craft-oriented branding and titling, especially when you want a casual, personal tone with compact horizontal footprint.
The overall tone feels informal and personable, with a quirky, playful charm reminiscent of hand-lettered notes and indie packaging. Its narrow, elongated shapes add a bit of whimsy and nervous energy, making it feel lighthearted rather than formal or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering in a condensed, upright style—prioritizing personality and vertical elegance over strict uniformity. It aims to deliver an approachable, slightly whimsical look that stands out in display typography.
At display sizes the subtle wobble and ink-like edges become a defining feature, while in longer passages the condensed proportions can make spacing feel tight and busy. The ampersand and a few curved letters show more expressive, hand-drawn motion than the straighter stems, reinforcing the crafted character.