Print Urdew 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, craft branding, posters, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, quirky, handwritten realism, approachability, informal readability, human warmth, rounded, monolinear, bouncy, soft, open counters.
A casual, hand-drawn print style with unconnected letters and a lightly irregular rhythm. Strokes are mostly monolinear with subtly rounded terminals and occasional wobble that suggests marker or felt-tip drawing. Proportions are compact and narrow overall, with tall ascenders/descenders and simplified, open shapes; curves are soft and slightly asymmetric, and joins stay clean rather than calligraphic. The texture remains consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, with gentle variation in stroke placement and letter widths that preserves a natural handwritten feel.
This style works well for short to medium passages where an informal, handmade voice is desirable—children’s and educational materials, friendly packaging, café or craft branding, and casual posters or social media graphics. It can also be effective for headings and pull quotes where warmth and approachability matter more than strict typographic regularity.
The font reads as approachable and lighthearted, with a youthful, informal tone. Its soft curves and slightly uneven outlines create a warm, human presence that feels chatty and low-pressure rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, everyday handwriting in a clean printed form—prioritizing friendliness and readability while retaining small imperfections for authenticity. It aims to feel personal and contemporary without the connected flow of script writing.
Uppercase forms are straightforward and legible, while lowercase adds personality through tall extenders and compact bowls. Numerals follow the same simple, hand-drawn construction, keeping the overall color even in mixed alphanumeric settings. Spacing looks comfortable and a bit loose in running text, reinforcing the relaxed, handwritten cadence.