Print Pibel 17 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, packaging, posters, children’s, social media, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, folksy, handwritten warmth, casual display, human texture, rounded, brushy, bouncy, soft, informal.
A slanted, handwritten print with smooth, brush-like strokes and gently rounded terminals. Letterforms show lively, variable proportions and a slightly bouncy baseline rhythm, with medium stroke modulation that suggests quick marker or brush movement rather than rigid construction. Counters are open and shapes lean toward soft curves over sharp corners, giving the alphabet an easy, conversational texture in both upper- and lowercase.
Works well for greeting cards, invites, and personal stationery where a handwritten voice is desirable. It also suits playful packaging, café menus, and social graphics, as well as short display lines in posters or headlines where its lively rhythm can carry the design.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with an informal charm that feels human and spontaneous. Its jaunty slant and buoyant rhythm read as cheerful and relaxed, suited to messaging that aims to feel welcoming rather than formal or technical.
Likely designed to emulate casual, neat handwriting with a brush/marker feel—prioritizing friendliness, readability, and a natural hand-made cadence over strict typographic regularity.
Uppercase and lowercase feel intentionally mismatched in a hand-drawn way, adding character and variety in longer text. Numerals share the same rounded, handwritten logic and remain clear at a glance, reinforcing an everyday, note-like personality.