Print Pumiv 7 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, children’s media, playful, retro, folksy, cheerful, whimsical, hand-lettered feel, vintage display, friendly impact, playful branding, chunky, rounded, bouncy, soft serifed, inked.
A heavy, rounded display face with softly flared, serif-like terminals and a hand-inked irregularity that keeps edges lively rather than geometric. Strokes are broadly consistent but show subtle swelling and tapering, with slightly wobbly curves and a buoyant baseline feel. Counters are generous for the weight, and proportions vary by letter, giving the alphabet an organic rhythm and a distinctly drawn, not engineered, finish.
Best for short, high-impact text such as headlines, poster titles, packaging marks, and playful signage. It also suits book covers and children’s or hobby-oriented materials where a friendly, hand-made presence is desired.
The overall tone is warm and mischievous, with a vintage, carnival-poster friendliness. Its chunky shapes and perky curves read as approachable and humorous, suited to informal, characterful messaging rather than seriousness.
Likely designed to emulate bold hand-lettered print from mid-century display traditions—compact, punchy forms with a personable wobble and soft, decorative terminals. The emphasis appears to be on charm and immediate readability in large sizes rather than typographic neutrality.
The reverse-leaning stance and the softly pinched joins add motion and charm, while the rounded figures and ball-like dots (notably on i/j) reinforce the playful personality. At smaller sizes the weight dominates, so it reads best when given room and contrast against the background.