Print Upkew 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids, headlines, social media, playful, casual, quirky, friendly, handmade, hand-lettered feel, approachability, informal branding, playful tone, everyday writing, rounded, bouncy, monoline, soft, whimsical.
A compact, hand-drawn print style with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. The forms are simplified and slightly uneven in a deliberate way, with gentle wobble in verticals and curves that keeps the texture lively. Counters are open and clear, and the overall rhythm feels narrow and tall, with modest overshoots and a consistent, marker-like stroke presence. Uppercase and lowercase share the same informal construction, producing a cohesive, sketchbook-like color in text.
Well-suited for short to medium text where a friendly, informal voice is needed—such as posters, product packaging, café menus, craft branding, classroom materials, and social graphics. It can also work for pull quotes and subheads when you want a handwritten feel with clear letterforms.
The tone is approachable and lighthearted, with a quirky, handmade charm. Its bouncy proportions and slightly imperfect contours suggest spontaneity and warmth rather than precision or formality.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering in an unconnected print style—prioritizing charm, clarity, and personality over geometric regularity. It aims to deliver a casual, approachable look that remains readable across a range of display sizes.
In longer lines, the narrow, tall shapes create a distinctive vertical cadence, while the rounded joins prevent the texture from feeling harsh. Numerals and basic punctuation match the same casual, drawn-by-hand character, helping mixed content feel unified.