Print Enkoh 5 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, social media, playful, handmade, casual, punchy, quirky, handmade feel, casual display, expressive impact, friendly tone, brushy, rounded, blobby, chunky, textured.
A brushy, hand-drawn print with thick, rounded strokes and visibly irregular contours. Letterforms are mostly upright with compact proportions, uneven stroke terminals, and slightly variable widths that create a lively, imperfect rhythm. Curves tend to be soft and slightly squashed, counters are small-to-medium and sometimes asymmetric, and joins have a painted, slightly blobby buildup that reinforces the marker/brush feel.
Best suited to display roles such as posters, headings, cover lines, packaging callouts, and social graphics where a bold, handmade feel is desirable. It also works well for children’s or casual lifestyle contexts, especially when paired with a clean sans for supporting text.
The overall tone is friendly and spontaneous, with an energetic, slightly mischievous character. Its imperfect edges and bouncy spacing read as approachable and informal, suggesting a human voice rather than a polished corporate one.
Designed to emulate quick brush or marker lettering with a deliberate handmade irregularity, prioritizing personality and impact over typographic precision. The goal appears to be an informal print style that feels immediate and expressive in display settings.
Consistency comes from the repeated brush texture and rounded terminals rather than strict geometry, so the font keeps a cohesive look while retaining natural variation. The density and ink-like weight make it visually strong, especially in short phrases, but the organic shapes can feel busy at very small sizes or in long paragraphs.