Print Gylas 1 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logo, signage, industrial, condensed, poster, gritty, handmade, impact, space saving, texture, tall, angular, blocky, compact, inked.
A tall, compact display face with chunky, squared forms and subtly irregular, hand-drawn edges. Strokes are monolinear and heavy, with small ink-trap-like notches and occasional tapered terminals that keep the silhouettes lively. Counters are tight and often squarish, and many joins feel carved rather than smoothly geometric, producing a rugged rhythm. Uppercase and lowercase share the same narrow, vertical stance, and the numerals follow the same condensed, blocky construction for a cohesive set.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short callouts where a compact, high-impact presence is needed. It also works well for packaging, band or event graphics, and bold wordmarks that want a handmade-industrial character. Use generous tracking and larger sizes if extended reading is required.
The overall tone feels industrial and gritty, like hand-cut signage or stamped lettering. Its condensed, high-impact shapes give it a forceful, assertive voice that reads as urban and utilitarian rather than refined. The slight irregularities add a human, DIY energy while staying bold enough for attention-grabbing headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in minimal horizontal space while retaining a hand-rendered, cut-letter feel. Its consistent narrow build and rugged details suggest a display font meant for attention, texture, and a street-sign or stamped aesthetic.
The narrow proportions and tight counters make spacing feel dense, which boosts impact at larger sizes but can reduce clarity in long passages. The lively edge treatment and occasional interior notches create texture, especially in repeated vertical strokes.