Print Gylew 1 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'POLIGRA' by Machalski, 'Cadaques' by Supfonts, 'Robson' by TypeUnion, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, stickers, punchy, playful, retro, handmade, bold, impact, expressiveness, compact set, handmade feel, display lettering, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, monoline, irregular.
A condensed, heavy monoline design with tall proportions and softly rounded corners. Strokes are mostly uniform and vertical, with subtly uneven edges and small nicks that give the letters a drawn, slightly distressed feel. Counters are tight and simplified, and terminals tend to be blunt rather than sharply finished, creating a compact, poster-like texture across lines of text. The numerals and capitals follow the same narrow, blocky rhythm, maintaining consistent weight while allowing minor width variation from glyph to glyph.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, event graphics, and display typography where a condensed footprint is helpful. It also works well for packaging, labels, and signage that benefits from a bold, handmade presence.
The overall tone is loud and attention-grabbing, with a casual handmade character. It reads as slightly retro and quirky, balancing sturdy, sign-paint-like solidity with imperfect details that keep it informal and human.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in a narrow width while preserving a friendly, hand-drawn impression. Its simplified shapes and textured edges suggest a focus on expressive display use over neutral, long-form reading.
At larger sizes the small edge irregularities become a defining feature, adding texture and personality. In denser settings the narrow forms and tight counters can make internal spaces feel compact, reinforcing a bold, headline-first voice.