Print Ilki 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, book covers, kids branding, craft labels, casual, friendly, handmade, playful, approachable, hand-lettered feel, casual readability, brand warmth, human texture, rounded, soft terminals, slightly irregular, monoline, compact.
A compact, hand-drawn print face with mostly monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are upright with gently uneven contours, giving a natural marker-like texture without becoming messy. Curves are simplified and open, counters are moderately sized, and joins stay clean, producing a clear, readable rhythm. Widths vary subtly from glyph to glyph, adding an organic, informal cadence in words and lines.
Works well for short-to-medium text where an informal, handmade voice is desired—such as packaging, café menus, craft labels, posters, book covers, and friendly brand accents. It’s especially effective in headlines, pull quotes, and callouts where a casual tone and clear print shapes are needed.
The overall tone is warm and human, with a lightly whimsical feel that reads as conversational rather than formal. Its small irregularities suggest hand lettering and add charm, making text feel personable and relaxed.
Designed to emulate quick, neat hand printing with consistent stroke weight and softened geometry, balancing charm with legibility. The intent appears to be an approachable display-and-text companion for informal communication, delivering a handcrafted feel while keeping forms simple and readable.
Uppercase forms are straightforward and blocky with softened corners, while lowercase maintains a simple, single-storey, handwritten structure. Numerals are similarly rounded and uncomplicated, matching the letterforms for cohesive set dressing in short copy and labels.