Print Gelav 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, kids, headlines, social, playful, handmade, casual, friendly, quirky, handmade feel, friendly tone, playful display, casual voice, chunky, rounded, bouncy, irregular, cartoony.
A chunky, hand-drawn print face with rounded terminals and an intentionally uneven outline that mimics marker or brush lettering. Strokes stay largely monoline with subtle wobble and occasional swelling, producing a lively texture across words. Proportions are compact with relatively small counters and a slightly condensed feel, while widths vary from glyph to glyph in a natural, handwritten way. The lowercase has a modest x-height and simple, single-storey forms, with soft joins and relaxed spacing that favors readability at display sizes.
Works well for packaging, posters, and headline or short-copy settings where a friendly handmade voice is desired. It’s a strong fit for children’s content, crafts/DIY branding, casual signage, and social graphics that benefit from an organic, approachable texture.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a whimsical, doodled character that feels approachable rather than polished. Its buoyant rhythm and slightly imperfect shapes suggest spontaneity and humor, making text feel conversational and lighthearted.
Designed to capture the look of quick, confident hand lettering—bold enough to hold attention, but informal enough to feel personal. The intent appears to balance legibility with character, prioritizing a lively, human rhythm over strict geometric consistency.
Capitals are sturdy and simplified, and the numerals match the same rounded, hand-inked logic for consistent texture. The face maintains a coherent “drawn in one sitting” feel, with small variations that add personality without becoming chaotic.