Print Upgow 5 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, kids branding, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, handmade warmth, space saving, approachable display, informal clarity, rounded, bouncy, chunky, soft terminals, inked.
A compact, hand-drawn print style with chunky strokes and softly rounded ends. The letterforms are tall and condensed, with gently uneven contours that suggest marker or brush lettering while maintaining clear, unconnected shapes. Curves are slightly lumpy and organic, and verticals stay mostly straight, creating a steady rhythm despite the handmade wobble. Counters are kept open for readability, and spacing feels tight but consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to short display settings where a friendly, handmade voice is desired—such as headlines, posters, labels, packaging, and social graphics. It can also work for brief UI accents or captions when an informal tone is appropriate, though its condensed width and bold color are most effective at larger sizes.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, with a personable, crafty feel. Its narrow, upright stance reads energetic and tidy, while the subtle irregularities add warmth and approachability rather than precision.
The design appears intended to deliver an approachable hand-lettered look with dependable legibility, combining a narrow footprint with soft, marker-like forms for energetic, space-efficient display typography.
Capitals are simple and poster-like, while the lowercase adds more character through occasional asymmetry and lively joins in shapes like m/n and rounded bowls. Numerals match the same condensed proportions and soft, inked edges, helping mixed text stay cohesive.