Print Vigan 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, labels, greeting cards, playful, quirky, handmade, friendly, casual, handmade warmth, casual voice, space-saving display, approachable branding, wiry, tall, condensed, rounded, bouncy.
A tall, condensed handwritten print with wiry strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are upright with a slightly uneven, hand-drawn baseline and subtle wobble in vertical stems, giving a lively rhythm without becoming messy. Counters are narrow and open, and curves (like C, O, S) feel gently irregular rather than geometric, while diagonals (V, W, X) keep a lean, springy structure. Overall spacing is tight and compact, creating a vertical, lanky texture in words and lines.
This style works best for short to medium-length text where personality matters—posters, titles, packaging callouts, labels, invitations, and greeting cards. It can also serve for display copy in playful brand systems or editorial sidebars where a handmade tone is desired.
The font reads as casual and personable, with a lightly eccentric charm. Its slim proportions and hand-inked irregularities suggest a quick marker or pen note—approachable, playful, and a bit offbeat—well suited to informal messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver an informal, hand-lettered voice in a compact, space-saving footprint. Its controlled irregularity balances charm with clarity, aiming for a friendly display look that remains readable in phrases and punchy headings.
Uppercase maintains a consistent tall profile and pairs cleanly with the lowercase, which keeps simple, legible shapes and modest ascenders/descenders. Numerals match the same narrow, hand-drawn feel, with straightforward forms that favor readability over strict uniformity.