Print Nagoj 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, posters, packaging, headlines, display, playful, rustic, whimsical, handmade, storybook, handmade texture, quirky display, informal tone, craft feel, wobbly, rough-edged, condensed, spiky, dry-brush.
This font presents hand-drawn, print-style letterforms with a tight, condensed footprint and a lively, irregular rhythm. Strokes look dry and slightly ragged, with subtly uneven outlines and small flares that suggest a brush or worn marker on textured paper. Curves are lumpy rather than geometric, terminals are blunt or lightly tapered, and counters stay fairly open despite the compressed proportions. Overall spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an organic, drawn-on feel while remaining readable in continuous text.
Well-suited for display roles such as book covers, posters, and themed headlines where a handmade voice is desirable. It can also work for labels and packaging that aim for an artisanal or quirky tone, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the textured edges and irregularities can be appreciated.
The tone is casual and characterful, leaning toward playful, slightly spooky-story or folk-craft energy rather than polished modernity. Its wobble and roughness give it a human, imperfect charm that feels informal and expressive.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, hand-inked lettering with a condensed stance and a deliberately imperfect finish. It prioritizes personality and texture over strict uniformity, aiming to deliver an expressive, crafted look in a straightforward, unconnected print style.
Ascenders and capitals read tall and narrow, producing a strong vertical cadence, while lowercase forms remain compact with modest bowls and short extenders. Numerals share the same hand-rendered texture and irregular stroke edges, keeping the set visually consistent in headings or short runs of copy.