Print Gyduw 13 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, 'PF Mellon' by Parachute, and 'Enamel' by Reserves (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, stickers, playful, quirky, retro, cartoony, punchy, attention grabbing, hand-inked feel, retro display, compact impact, condensed, chunky, soft corners, inked, bouncy.
A condensed, heavy display face with chunky strokes, low apparent contrast, and softly rounded outer corners. The letterforms feel drawn rather than constructed: stems swell slightly, curves are uneven in a deliberate way, and terminals often look blunt or softly cut. Counters are compact and simplified, giving the alphabet a dense, poster-like color, while overall rhythm stays tight and vertical with a lively, hand-inked wobble.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and bold branding moments where a condensed, high-impact voice is needed. It also fits playful signage, stickers, and short bursts of copy that benefit from an informal, hand-drawn presence.
The font conveys a playful, slightly mischievous tone—like bold hand lettering made for attention. Its irregularities add personality and warmth, producing a retro, cartoon-leaning vibe that feels informal and energetic rather than refined.
The design appears intended to deliver a loud, characterful display look that mimics hand-inked lettering while staying highly compact. It prioritizes impact and personality—dense shapes, simplified counters, and a bouncy irregular rhythm—over neutrality or extended reading comfort.
Caps read as tall and blocky, with simplified internal shapes that keep forms sturdy at large sizes. In text samples, the compact spacing and dense counters create strong texture; it works best when given room for its quirky silhouette to show, rather than being forced into long, small-size passages.