Print Ugluz 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, book covers, invitations, playful, whimsical, handmade, vintage, quirky, hand-lettered feel, display impact, compact headlines, expressive tone, condensed, spidery, inky, calligraphic, bouncy.
A tall, tightly set handwritten print with narrow proportions and strong thick–thin modulation. Strokes feel brush- or pen-driven, with slightly irregular terminals, tapered joins, and occasional hooked or curling finishes (notably in letters like J, S, and y). The rhythm alternates between sturdy vertical stems and delicate hairlines, producing a lively texture. Counters are generally compact, curves are slightly pinched, and the overall drawing shows intentional human variation rather than geometric consistency.
Best used where personality is welcome and sizes are large enough to preserve the fine hairlines—such as posters, display headlines, packaging, book covers, and invitations. It can also work for short pull quotes or labeling, but the narrow build and delicate strokes make it less ideal for dense body text or low-resolution environments.
The font reads as friendly and characterful, with a quirky, storybook energy. Its slender silhouettes and inky contrasts give it a lightly vintage, handmade tone—more charming than formal—suited to expressive messaging and informal personality.
The design appears intended to mimic a casual, hand-lettered print style with a condensed footprint and expressive stroke contrast. It aims to provide an attention-getting display voice that feels crafted and slightly eccentric while staying legible and upright.
Uppercase forms are especially tall and narrow, with simplified structures and occasional asymmetry that enhances the hand-drawn feel. Lowercase maintains a readable, upright construction while adding more flourish in descenders and terminals. Numerals follow the same narrow, high-contrast logic, with distinctive open curves and light, wiry diagonals.