Print Edleb 5 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, stickers, playful, handmade, retro, quirky, friendly, handmade feel, bold impact, retro tone, friendly display, condensed, rounded, blunt, inked, textured.
A condensed, heavy display face with upright posture and soft, rounded terminals. Strokes are thick and slightly irregular, with subtle wobble and ink-like texture that keeps the rhythm lively without losing overall consistency. Counters are relatively tight and openings are compact, giving the letters a tall, packed silhouette; widths vary noticeably by glyph, reinforcing a hand-drawn feel. Lowercase forms are simple and print-like rather than cursive, and the numerals match the same sturdy, rounded construction.
Best suited for short, attention-grabbing text such as posters, headlines, labels, and packaging where a bold, handcrafted voice is helpful. It also fits signage, merch, and social graphics that benefit from a playful, retro-leaning display texture.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, with a handmade charm that reads as approachable and slightly mischievous. Its tall, chunky shapes and textured edges evoke a retro sign-painting or stamped-ink vibe, suited to designs that want personality more than polish.
Designed to deliver a compact, high-impact look with visible hand-rendered character. The intent appears to balance bold legibility with deliberate irregularities—rounded, inked terminals and slight texture—to keep the typography feeling warm and informal.
The condensed proportions and dense black mass create strong impact at larger sizes, while the textured edges and tight counters can reduce clarity in small text. The sample setting shows an energetic, uneven color that works well when a human touch is desired.