Print Kenal 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'NorB Pen' by NorFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, logos, playful, friendly, energetic, casual, retro, bold impact, hand-lettered feel, friendly tone, dynamic motion, brushy, rounded, soft terminals, bouncy, chunky.
A heavy, brush-like italic with rounded forms and softly tapering terminals. Strokes stay largely monolinear with subtle swell where curves turn, creating a smooth, filled-in silhouette rather than sharp pen-contrast. The rhythm is bouncy and forward-leaning, with compact counters and occasional notches or cut-ins that suggest quick brush lifts. Overall proportions feel sturdy and slightly condensed in places, with a lively, hand-drawn consistency across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, merchandise, packaging, and social graphics where the bold brush texture can carry personality. It can also work for logo wordmarks and event promotions, especially when a casual, energetic tone is desired.
The font reads upbeat and approachable, with a sporty, poster-like exuberance. Its slanted, chunky brush shapes give it a casual confidence that feels fun and personable rather than formal or restrained.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, confident brush lettering in a polished, repeatable set of glyphs. It prioritizes bold presence and a friendly handwritten flavor, aiming for expressive display typography that feels informal and dynamic.
Capitals are bold and simplified with strong, rounded shoulders, while lowercase keeps a friendly handwritten character and clear single-storey forms. Numerals match the same brushy weight and lean, staying highly visible for display settings. The dense color and soft corners favor impact over fine-detail legibility at small sizes.