Print Novo 1 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Swiss 721' by Bitstream; 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types; 'Arial' by Monotype; 'Astaneh' by Si47ash Fonts; and 'Nimbus Sans Chinese Simplified', 'Nimbus Sans Japanese', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Nimbus Sans Novus', 'Nimbus Sans Round', and 'Nimbus Sans Thai' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, stickers, children's, social, playful, casual, friendly, handmade, retro, handmade feel, friendly tone, casual display, analog texture, rough-edged, inky, blobby, chunky, organic.
A chunky, hand-drawn print face with soft, slightly blobby strokes and irregular edges that feel inked or marker-made. Letterforms are upright with simple, mostly geometric skeletons, but the outlines wobble and vary subtly in thickness, giving each glyph a unique, handmade silhouette. Counters are generally open and rounded, terminals are soft rather than sharp, and spacing feels loose and informal, contributing to an easy, unforced rhythm in text.
Works well for short-to-medium display text where personality is the priority: posters, packaging labels, stickers, event flyers, and social graphics. It can also support playful headings in children’s materials or casual branding, while longer passages are best kept at comfortable sizes to preserve clarity of the irregular outlines.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a playful, offbeat character that reads as deliberately imperfect. Its roughened contours add a crafty, analog feel that can suggest DIY culture, kid-friendly messaging, or a lightly retro poster sensibility without becoming overly decorative.
Likely designed to capture the look of quickly drawn, marker-like lettering while remaining legible and consistent across a full basic set. The intent appears to be adding human warmth and texture to headlines and brand moments without relying on connections or script-like flow.
Uppercase shapes are bold and simplified, while lowercase forms maintain clear, single-storey constructions (notably the a and g) that emphasize informality. Numerals follow the same hand-rendered logic, with rounded curves and uneven stroke edges that keep the set cohesive.