Print Gabow 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types, 'Murs Gothic' by Kobuzan, 'Helsinki' by Ludwig Type, 'Classic Grotesque' by Monotype, 'Aksioma' by Zafara Studios, 'Body' by Zetafonts, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, branding, merchandise, playful, casual, energetic, friendly, handmade, handmade feel, high impact, casual voice, fast lettering, brushy, rounded, chunky, soft corners, quirky.
A compact, slanted display face with a hand-drawn, brush-marker feel. Strokes are thick and mostly monoline, with subtly irregular edges and rounded terminals that keep counters open and legible. The letterforms lean forward with a springy rhythm, mixing gently squared curves and softened corners; widths vary slightly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing the handmade texture. Numerals and capitals share the same dense color and punchy silhouette, with simplified shapes and minimal detailing for high-impact setting.
Best suited to short-to-medium headline copy where a strong, friendly presence is needed—posters, packaging, labels, event graphics, and bold social media titles. It can also work for punchy pull quotes or signage when set with generous line spacing to keep the dense shapes from feeling crowded.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, reading like quick, confident lettering made for attention rather than formality. Its forward slant and chunky strokes convey momentum and approachability, giving text a lively, conversational voice.
This font appears designed to emulate fast, brushy print lettering while remaining consistent enough for set text. The goal is a bold, attention-grabbing voice with a handmade character that feels approachable and energetic.
The texture is intentionally imperfect—small variations in stroke edges and joins create an organic, printed-by-hand impression. Spacing appears tuned for headline use, where the heavy color and compact proportions can work as a cohesive block.