Print Lidas 5 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, handmade warmth, playful display, casual clarity, youthful tone, rounded, chunky, bouncy, informal, high-ink.
A compact, hand-drawn print style with thick, rounded strokes and softly tapered terminals. Letterforms are narrow overall, with a slightly uneven rhythm that suggests marker or brush-pen writing, yet the shapes remain consistently constructed for readability. Curves are full and simplified, counters are small but open enough at text sizes, and many glyphs show subtle wobble and organic asymmetry rather than geometric precision. Spacing is moderately loose for a condensed design, helping the dense strokes breathe in words and lines.
Well-suited for short-to-medium display settings where a friendly handmade voice is desired, such as posters, playful branding, packaging callouts, stickers, and social media graphics. It can also work for short paragraphs in children’s or casual lifestyle contexts, especially when generous line spacing is used.
The font projects an upbeat, approachable tone with a lightly mischievous handmade character. Its bouncy proportions and rounded forms feel kid-friendly and casual, evoking doodles, classroom notes, and crafty signage rather than formal editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver an informal, hand-rendered print look with strong visual presence and quick legibility. Its narrow build and heavy strokes suggest a space-saving display face that still feels warm and human, prioritizing charm and personality over typographic neutrality.
Capitals are tall and simple with a sign-painting sensibility, while lowercase forms keep a compact profile that reinforces the narrow texture in paragraphs. Numerals match the same chunky, drawn feel and sit comfortably alongside text without looking overly technical.