Print Utley 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, social media, playful, friendly, hand-drawn, casual, quirky, approachability, informality, handmade feel, cheerful tone, display clarity, rounded, bouncy, soft terminals, tall ascenders, open counters.
This font has a hand-drawn print feel with monoline-to-slightly modulated strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are generally tall and compact, with a narrow overall footprint and a lively, slightly uneven rhythm that mimics marker or brush-pen writing. Curves are generous and open (notably in bowls and counters), while vertical strokes stay dominant, giving the design a clean upright stance despite its informal construction. Proportions vary modestly between glyphs, contributing to an organic texture without becoming chaotic.
It works best at display sizes where its hand-drawn texture and narrow, vertical rhythm can add personality to headlines, posters, and short bursts of copy. It also suits packaging, invitations, classroom materials, and social media graphics where a friendly, informal voice is desired.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a whimsical, homemade character that feels conversational rather than formal. Its bouncy shapes and gentle irregularities suggest warmth and informality, suitable for lighthearted or family-friendly messaging.
The design appears intended to provide a legible, personable handwritten print that maintains consistent structure while preserving natural variation. Its compact, upright proportions and rounded stroke endings aim to balance clarity with charm for expressive, everyday typography.
Capitals read as simplified and sturdy, while lowercase forms lean more expressive, with tall ascenders and rounded joins that enhance the handwritten impression. Numerals follow the same soft, slightly quirky logic, maintaining consistency in stroke weight and curvature.