Print Gemaz 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, packaging, kids titles, craft branding, playful, quirky, handmade, friendly, casual, handmade feel, casual voice, playful character, human texture, wobbly, rounded, bouncy, irregular, inked.
A hand-drawn print face with rounded forms, slightly uneven curves, and gently inconsistent stroke endings that mimic marker or brush pressure. Letter widths and sidebearings vary noticeably, creating a lively rhythm while remaining legible. Terminals are mostly soft and blunt, with occasional tapering and subtle wobble along stems and bowls. The overall texture is dark and compact, with simplified, low-detail shapes that read cleanly at display sizes.
Works well for headlines and short bursts of text where an informal, handmade voice is desirable—such as posters, packaging, book covers, and children’s materials. It can also support branding for craft, boutique, or playful products, especially when used at medium to large sizes to preserve its lively details.
The font feels casual and approachable, with a mischievous, storybook-like charm. Its imperfect geometry and bouncy spacing give it an expressive, human tone that suggests spontaneous lettering rather than engineered precision.
Likely designed to capture the warmth of quick, hand-lettered print with a consistent alphabet that still preserves natural irregularities. The goal appears to be a friendly, characterful texture that stays readable while signaling an informal, personal tone.
Capitals appear tall and narrow relative to their widths, while the lowercase keeps a compact body and modest extenders, reinforcing a compressed, handwritten cadence. Numerals follow the same informal logic, favoring simple silhouettes and rounded corners for a cohesive, doodled look.