Print Vabis 5 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, children’s media, labels, friendly, playful, handmade, casual, quirky, human warmth, informality, space saving, distinct texture, condensed, rounded, soft terminals, subtle flaring, lively rhythm.
This typeface is a condensed, hand-drawn print style with gently rounded forms and subtly modulated strokes. Letter construction feels marker-like: stems are mostly straight but slightly irregular, curves are smooth and bulbous, and many terminals end in soft teardrops or mild flares rather than sharp cuts. Proportions are tall and compact, with narrow counters and a tight overall footprint; widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, adding a natural, written rhythm. Numerals and lowercase share the same informal logic, with simplified shapes and generous vertical emphasis.
It works well for short-to-medium display text where a friendly, informal voice is needed—posters, packaging callouts, labels, and editorial headings. The condensed proportions make it useful when space is tight, while the lively stroke endings and variable widths add personality to branding, quotes, and playful UI accents.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a casual, human presence that reads as cheerful and slightly quirky. Its unevenness and soft endings give it a conversational feel—more personal than technical—without tipping into messy or overly chaotic.
The design appears intended to mimic neat hand-lettered print: controlled and readable, but intentionally imperfect to preserve a human touch. Its condensed, tall proportions suggest an aim to stay space-efficient while still delivering a distinctive, upbeat texture in display typography.
The face maintains consistent verticality and spacing despite its handmade irregularities, which helps it hold together in words and short paragraphs. Distinctive, high-contrast silhouette moments (like the rounded shoulders and droplet-like terminals) create a recognizable texture at display sizes, while the condensed build keeps lines compact.