Print Elfa 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, branding, headlines, quotes, casual, expressive, friendly, vintage, handmade, handmade feel, casual voice, brush texture, display impact, brushy, textured, calligraphic, lively, organic.
A slanted, brush-pen style with visibly tapered strokes and slightly rough edges that suggest dry-brush texture. Letterforms are compact and rhythmically uneven, with subtle baseline bounce and small variations in stroke width and join sharpness that keep the texture lively. Counters are generally open and simple, and terminals often finish in pointed flicks or soft hooks, reinforcing a handwritten, gestural construction.
This style works best for short to medium-length text where personality is the priority—posters, titles, packaging callouts, and brand messaging. It can also suit invitations, social graphics, and pull quotes where the brush texture and slanted rhythm help create emphasis and momentum.
The overall tone is informal and personable, with an energetic, human touch rather than polished precision. Its brushy texture and brisk slant give it a slightly retro, handcrafted feel that reads as approachable and expressive.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident marker or brush lettering with enough regularity for repeatable typesetting. It balances legibility with visible hand-made texture, aiming to deliver a casual, energetic voice for display-oriented typography.
Uppercase shapes are straightforward and legible, while lowercase forms add more movement through curved entries and brisk exit strokes. Numerals follow the same brush logic, keeping the set visually cohesive for mixed text and display lines.