Print Wiray 10 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, quotes, invitations, posters, casual, lively, friendly, quirky, expressive, handwritten feel, casual elegance, space saving, display voice, calligraphic, slanted, airy, loose, gestural.
This font presents a handwritten, calligraphic print style with a consistent rightward slant and an airy, open texture. Strokes feel pen-driven with tapered terminals and occasional swelling through curves, creating a fluid rhythm without connecting letters. Proportions are notably condensed and tall, with long ascenders and descenders that add vertical energy while keeping counters relatively narrow. Curves are slightly elastic and irregular in a controlled way, giving the alphabet a natural, written cadence rather than rigid geometric repetition.
It works well for short-to-medium text where a personal, handwritten voice is desired—such as branding accents, packaging copy, invitations, quote graphics, and editorial callouts. The condensed proportions also suit space-conscious headlines and subheads, especially when a light, elegant handwritten texture is preferred over a connected script.
The overall tone is informal and personable, with a quick, note-like energy that reads as human and approachable. Its narrow, upright-leaning elegance adds a touch of sophistication, while the small idiosyncrasies keep it playful and relaxed rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident pen lettering: narrow, slanted forms that remain readable while preserving the spontaneity and character of hand-drawn print. It aims to provide a stylish handwritten alternative for display typography with a refined, lightweight presence.
Capitals are simplified and brisk, leaning on slender stems and clean, looped curves for letters like Q and J, while lowercase forms emphasize tall extenders and a lightly bouncing baseline feel. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with narrow forms and soft curvature that keep them visually consistent in running text.