Print Gyrug 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AZ New Rough' by Artist of Design, 'Olympic' by Graphicxell, 'PG Gothique' and 'PG Grotesque' by Paulo Goode, 'Hype vol 2' and 'Hype vol 3' by Positype, and 'Arto Condensed' by S6 Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, kids media, playful, quirky, casual, retro, bold, attention grab, handmade feel, compact impact, friendly tone, poster utility, condensed, rounded, bouncy, inked, cartoony.
A condensed, heavy display face with softly rounded terminals and subtly uneven contours that suggest hand-drawn construction. Strokes are thick and largely monolinear, with occasional wobble and slight swelling that gives the black shapes an inked, organic edge. Counters are compact and sometimes pinched, and the overall rhythm is tight and vertical, with simplified geometry and minimal detailing. The lowercase shows straightforward, print-like forms with small, tidy bowls and short extenders, while figures are stout and narrow with a blunt, poster-ready silhouette.
This font suits short, high-impact copy such as posters, bold headlines, labels, and playful packaging. It also works well for casual branding, stickers, social graphics, and kid-oriented or humorous content where a handmade, characterful voice is desired.
The tone is playful and slightly mischievous, with a cartoon poster energy that feels informal and attention-seeking. Its narrow, punchy shapes read as lively and a bit offbeat, lending a friendly handmade personality rather than a polished corporate voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a compact width while retaining a hand-rendered, informal feel. Its simplified shapes, rounded terminals, and slightly irregular outlines aim to create a friendly display texture that stands out quickly in loud, playful settings.
The condensed proportions and dense internal spaces make it most effective when given generous tracking and ample line spacing, especially in longer phrases. The bold massing and rounded corners keep it approachable even at very large sizes, where the hand-drawn irregularities become part of the charm.