Print Ilpu 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, greeting cards, quotes, casual, handmade, whimsical, playful, rustic, human warmth, hand-lettering, informal display, expressive texture, brushy, organic, irregular, lively, textured.
A lively handwritten print with brush-like strokes and subtly ragged edges that suggest a marker or dry brush tool. Letterforms lean forward with a loose, calligraphic rhythm, combining rounded bowls with occasional sharp hooks and tapered terminals. Stroke thickness varies naturally within and between glyphs, and proportions shift slightly from character to character, reinforcing an intentionally imperfect, hand-drawn feel. Counters are generally open and simplified, and the overall spacing reads compact and conversational.
Well suited to short-to-medium display text where a personal, handmade look is desirable—such as posters, packaging, café menus, book covers, greeting cards, and pull quotes. It can also work for headers and labels in crafts, lifestyle, or children-oriented design, where warmth and personality matter more than strict uniformity.
The tone is friendly and informal, with a slightly mischievous, storybook energy. Its uneven rhythm and brush texture give it a human, approachable voice that feels personal rather than polished, leaning toward quirky and crafty rather than formal.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-lettered print—quick, expressive strokes with visible human variation—while remaining legible enough for display copy. Its forward lean and brushy terminals emphasize motion and charm over geometric precision.
Capitals have a prominent presence and often show more exaggerated curves and entry/exit strokes, while lowercase forms stay simple and quick. Numerals follow the same hand-rendered logic with rounded shapes and soft turns, keeping the set cohesive in texture and slant.