Print Ukgav 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, greeting cards, playful, whimsical, casual, friendly, quirky, handmade feel, playful display, casual branding, whimsical tone, tall, condensed, hand-drawn, bouncy, rounded.
A tall, condensed hand-drawn print with a lively, slightly irregular rhythm. Strokes show strong contrast between thin hairlines and heavier downstrokes, with soft, rounded terminals and occasional brush-like swelling. Letterforms are mostly upright but subtly uneven in width and alignment, giving a natural handwritten cadence while staying legible. Counters are narrow and vertical, and many shapes (notably curves and bowls) feel slightly pinched, reinforcing the slim, elongated silhouette.
Best suited for short display settings where personality matters—headlines, posters, cover titles, and packaging callouts. It also works well for invitations, greeting cards, and playful branding accents, especially when paired with a calmer text face for longer reading.
The overall tone is lighthearted and personable, with a storybook charm and an improvisational feel. Its narrow, high-contrast strokes add a touch of flair while the imperfect consistency keeps it informal and approachable.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident marker or brush lettering in a condensed form, balancing legibility with an intentionally imperfect, human-made texture. It aims to provide a distinctive, friendly voice for informal display typography without relying on connected script forms.
Uppercase and lowercase appear deliberately mixed in personality: capitals are tall and simplified, while lowercase includes loopier descenders and more animated curves. Numerals follow the same narrow, hand-inked logic, with distinctive, slightly stylized figures that read best at display sizes.