Print Emso 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, stickers, craft branding, playful, gritty, handmade, casual, lively, handmade feel, textured impact, casual display, diy character, brushy, rough-edged, chunky, rounded, textured.
A chunky, hand-rendered print face with irregular, brush-like stroke edges and a visibly textured silhouette. Forms are generally rounded with simplified geometry, but widths and curves vary from letter to letter, creating an intentionally uneven rhythm. Terminals look torn or dry-brushed, counters are generous, and curves show slight wobble rather than perfect symmetry. Spacing feels open and readable at display sizes, while the rough contours add strong surface character.
This font is well suited to short, attention-grabbing copy such as posters, packaging fronts, labels, and social graphics where texture and personality are desirable. It can also work for playful branding and titling, especially in contexts that benefit from a hand-painted or cutout feel; for longer passages, larger sizes and comfortable spacing will help preserve clarity.
The overall tone is energetic and informal, with a bold, hand-made attitude that feels friendly rather than refined. The roughened edges and bouncy proportions suggest DIY craft, indie poster lettering, and a slightly grungy spontaneity.
The design appears intended to emulate quick hand-painted or marker/brush lettering, prioritizing character and tactile texture over smooth precision. Its irregularity and surface roughness are used as a deliberate stylistic device to convey an authentic, handmade impression.
Capitals have a poster-like presence with broad shapes and softened corners, while lowercase maintains the same textured stroke behavior for a cohesive set. Numerals are heavy and graphic, matching the letters’ rough finish, and the font’s visual noise becomes a defining feature as sizes increase.