Print Derud 5 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, labels, playful, handmade, quirky, casual, friendly, hand-lettering, approachability, informality, personality, monoline, irregular, bouncy, tall, spiky.
A tall, hand-drawn print face with slender, monoline strokes and gently uneven contours. Letterforms are narrow overall with slight wobble in verticals and subtly varied stroke endings that feel marker- or pen-like. Curves are simplified and slightly angular in places, with open counters and a loose, rhythmic spacing that keeps text airy. Capitals are narrow and prominent, while lowercase maintains a straightforward, legible structure with minimal joins and occasional idiosyncratic shapes that reinforce the handmade character.
Best used for short to medium-length text where a casual, handmade voice is desired—such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, labels, and book-cover titling. It can also work for invites, classroom materials, and social graphics where a friendly, drawn-by-hand feel helps the message land.
The font reads informal and personable, with a lightly mischievous, storybook energy. Its uneven edges and buoyant rhythm give it an approachable, human tone suited to playful or crafty messaging rather than formal communication.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering in an unconnected print style, prioritizing personality and charm over strict geometric regularity. Its narrow, upright forms and open shapes aim to stay readable while retaining the spontaneity of hand-drawn strokes.
The texture comes from small variations in stem straightness, terminal shaping, and baseline steadiness rather than strong contrast or heavy weight. Numerals match the same hand-drawn logic, keeping a consistent, sketch-like presence alongside the letters.