Print Ufdur 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, greeting cards, packaging, social graphics, playful, whimsical, casual, handmade, quirky, handmade feel, display impact, casual charm, personal tone, brushy, spidery, tall, bouncy, airy.
A tall, condensed handwritten print with a lively rhythm and strongly modulated strokes that swing between hairline thins and heavier verticals. Forms are mostly upright with a lightly wavering baseline and occasional hooked entry/exit strokes that keep letters feeling drawn rather than constructed. Counters are narrow and open, terminals tend to taper, and curves often resolve into pointed or teardrop-like ends, giving the alphabet a spidery, brush-pen character. Capitals are especially elongated, while the lowercase remains small with short ascenders/descenders relative to the overall narrow proportions, creating a distinct top-heavy texture in mixed case text.
Best suited to short, prominent text where its tall, high-contrast strokes and handmade irregularities can be appreciated—such as headlines, posters, invitations, greeting cards, and boutique packaging. It can also work for pull quotes or social media graphics, but extended small-size reading may suffer due to the condensed proportions and delicate hairlines.
The font conveys an informal, friendly tone with a slightly quirky, storybook sensibility. Its narrow, high-contrast strokes read as expressive and handmade, suggesting personal notes, craft labeling, or playful branding rather than formal editorial typography.
The design appears intended to mimic quick brush or pen lettering in an unconnected, printable style, prioritizing personality and charm over strict consistency. By combining elongated capitals, small lowercase, and dramatic stroke contrast, it aims to create a distinctive, handcrafted voice that stands out in display settings.
Spacing and letter widths vary noticeably across the set, which enhances the human feel but can produce a jumpy color in longer passages. Numerals share the same tapered stroke behavior and tall proportions, with some figures leaning toward calligraphic single-stroke shapes.