Print Hylib 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, titles, event promos, playful, spooky, handmade, rustic, quirky, expressiveness, handmade feel, display impact, whimsical edge, chunky, chiseled, gothic-leaning, irregular, bouncy.
A heavy, hand-drawn display face with a lively forward slant and chunky, uneven strokes. Letterforms combine rounded, swollen bowls with occasional sharp, wedge-like terminals, creating a subtly carved or cut-paper silhouette. Curves are slightly lumpy and corners aren’t fully regularized, which produces an organic rhythm and noticeable texture across words. Counters tend to be compact, and the overall construction favors bold silhouettes over fine detail, giving the alphabet a strong, poster-ready presence.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text such as posters, headlines, titles, and event promotion materials where its bold texture can be appreciated. It can also add character to packaging, labels, and display branding that benefits from a handcrafted, slightly eerie or whimsical voice.
The tone is mischievous and theatrical, with a hint of spooky storybook energy. Its irregular, crafted shapes feel human and expressive rather than polished, lending a playful grit that suggests handmade signage and quirky character branding.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum personality and impact through bold, hand-rendered shapes and an intentionally imperfect finish. Its blend of chunky forms and sharp terminals suggests a goal of creating a distinctive display look that feels crafted, energetic, and slightly spooky or fantastical.
Capitals read especially assertive with blocky massing and occasional angular notches, while lowercase remains similarly weighty and animated, contributing to a bouncy word shape. The numerals follow the same cut, chunky logic, keeping texture consistent when mixing type and numbers.