Print Wakag 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, invitations, social media, branding, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, approachable, human warmth, informal voice, handmade texture, casual readability, playful tone, monolinear, rounded, loose, bouncy, textured.
A casual, hand-drawn print with mostly unconnected letterforms and a lively, slightly bouncy baseline. Strokes feel brush/marker-like with subtle tapering, small terminal flicks, and mild texture from natural hand pressure, giving a mostly monolinear look with occasional thick–thin variation. Counters are open and rounded, curves are soft, and joins are simplified, producing clear shapes without rigid geometry. Spacing and widths vary in a natural way, contributing to an informal rhythm while remaining generally readable in short lines.
Works well for headlines, short paragraphs, and callouts where a handmade voice is desirable—such as posters, packaging copy, invitations, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It can also support branding for casual, artisanal, or youth-oriented themes, especially when used at moderate sizes where the stroke texture and relaxed rhythm can be appreciated.
The overall tone is warm and human, with an easygoing, conversational feel. Its irregularities read as intentional and personable—more like quick, confident handwriting than a polished display script—making it feel playful and friendly rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, natural marker handwriting in a clean print style—capturing human rhythm and charm while preserving straightforward letter recognition. It prioritizes warmth and personality over strict uniformity, aiming to feel spontaneous and approachable in everyday messaging.
Uppercase forms are tall and airy with simple construction, while lowercase maintains a compact profile with a noticeably modest x-height and occasional ascenders that add vertical energy. Figures are similarly hand-rendered and slightly uneven, matching the letter texture and keeping a cohesive, handcrafted voice across the set.