Print Gybuf 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids media, social graphics, playful, quirky, friendly, casual, handmade, handmade charm, cheerful display, casual branding, approachability, rounded, bouncy, cartoonish, chunky, irregular.
A chunky, hand-drawn print style with rounded forms and slightly uneven stroke behavior that mimics marker lettering. The letterforms show lively, inconsistent proportions and a subtly wavy baseline, with occasional tapered terminals and soft corners rather than crisp geometric joins. Counters are generally open and simplified, and the overall texture is dense and punchy, reading clearly at display sizes while retaining an informal, drawn character.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text such as posters, splashy headings, packaging callouts, event flyers, and social media graphics. It also works well for children’s content, crafts, and casual branding where a handmade, personable voice is desired; for long-form body text it may feel visually busy due to its animated rhythm.
The font feels upbeat and approachable, with a humorous, offbeat energy that suggests doodles, handmade signage, and lighthearted headlines. Its irregular rhythm and buoyant shapes create a casual, personable tone rather than a formal or technical one.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, handcrafted print look with strong presence and an intentionally imperfect, human touch. Its simplified shapes and playful proportions prioritize character and friendliness over strict regularity.
Uppercase and lowercase differ in personality, with the lowercase appearing especially rounded and bouncy, giving mixed-case text a chatty, storybook feel. Numerals follow the same friendly, simplified construction and hold up well alongside letters in short bursts.