Print Nares 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, social graphics, greeting cards, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, whimsical, handmade warmth, approachable text, casual charm, playful clarity, rounded, monoline, soft, bouncy, irregular.
A casual, hand-drawn print style with rounded terminals and a mostly monoline stroke that stays even across curves and straights. Letterforms are slightly narrow with gently uneven widths and subtle wobble in stems and bowls, creating an organic rhythm without sacrificing clarity. Caps are simple and open, while lowercase shows compact proportions and a short x-height; spacing feels airy and forgiving, supporting readable text despite the handmade irregularities. Numerals follow the same soft, drawn-on look with simplified shapes and consistent stroke weight.
This font works well for short-to-medium text where friendliness is the goal—children’s materials, playful posters, craft and lifestyle packaging, classroom worksheets, and casual social or newsletter graphics. It can also serve as a personable headline or subhead face when a hand-lettered feel is needed without connecting script.
The overall tone is approachable and lighthearted, with the charm of marker lettering and a mildly quirky bounce in the outlines. It feels informal and human, suited to messaging that wants warmth and personality rather than polish or severity.
The design appears intended to emulate neat hand printing—informal and inviting—while keeping forms open enough for comfortable reading. Its controlled irregularity adds personality and authenticity, suggesting a deliberate balance between legibility and a handmade aesthetic.
Curves tend to be generous and slightly asymmetric, and terminals often finish with a soft bluntness rather than sharp cuts. The ampersand and punctuation in the sample carry the same hand-rendered character, helping the text feel cohesive in longer passages.