Print Gudek 16 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, invitations, posters, packaging, social graphics, friendly, playful, casual, whimsical, folksy, handmade feel, casual warmth, approachability, playful texture, monoline-ish, rounded, bouncy, quirky, lively.
A casual, handwritten print with a slightly right-leaning posture and lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes are slim with subtle contrast and softly rounded terminals, suggesting a marker/pen-like tool rather than a rigid geometric construction. Letterforms are narrow overall, with variable character widths and gently irregular curves that keep the texture organic. Descenders are notably long in letters like g, j, p, q, and y, adding vertical motion, while counters tend to be open and simple for quick recognition.
Well-suited for short to medium-length display text where an informal, handwritten feel is desired—such as greeting cards, invitations, headers, posters, craft branding, packaging callouts, and social media graphics. It can also work for brief captions or pull quotes, especially at sizes where the thin strokes don’t get lost.
The tone is warm and informal, with a playful, human presence that feels approachable rather than polished. Its bouncy baseline and quirky proportions read as personable and handmade, suitable for lighthearted or conversational messaging.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of quick hand lettering while staying legible and consistent enough for repeated use. Its narrow, slightly slanted forms and long descenders emphasize personality and motion, prioritizing charm and friendliness over typographic strictness.
Capitals are simple and slightly uneven in stroke behavior, pairing naturally with the lowercase without feeling overly formal. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, staying clear and straightforward while retaining the font’s relaxed wobble. Spacing appears moderately loose in running text, which helps maintain readability despite the irregularities.