Print Lagev 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, branding, playful, friendly, quirky, retro, handmade, approachability, display impact, handmade charm, cheerful tone, rounded, soft, bouncy, compact, chunky.
A compact, heavy, rounded print style with softly inflated strokes and minimal contrast. Terminals are blunt and slightly tapered in places, giving a cutout, hand-drawn regularity rather than geometric precision. Proportions are tall and tight, with a high x-height and relatively short extenders, producing a dense rhythm in text. Curves are generous and slightly uneven, and counters stay open enough to remain readable at display sizes despite the thick stroke weight.
Best suited to short headlines, packaging, labels, and brand moments that want an informal, friendly voice. It works well for children’s materials, café or craft-oriented graphics, and playful editorial callouts where a bold, compact texture is an asset. For longer passages, it’s likely most effective in larger sizes with comfortable line spacing.
The overall tone feels upbeat and personable, with a gently goofy charm that reads as handmade and approachable. Its rounded forms and springy spacing evoke a casual, mid-century poster sensibility—more fun and conversational than formal or technical.
The design appears aimed at delivering a confident, hand-made display voice: thick, rounded letterforms with a slightly irregular, drawn feel that stays coherent across the alphabet. It prioritizes warmth and personality over strict geometric consistency, creating an energetic texture that reads quickly in prominent settings.
Uppercase forms lean toward simplified, sign-like construction (notably the rounded bowls and blocky joins), while lowercase keeps a single-storey, handwritten flavor that reinforces informality. The numerals follow the same softened, chunky logic, staying consistent in color and texture for headline use.