Print Ligim 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s media, packaging, posters, greeting cards, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, handwritten warmth, casual display, space-saving fit, lively texture, rounded, bouncy, monoline, compact, tall.
This is a compact, hand-drawn print style with tall, slim letterforms and a gentle rightward slant. Strokes feel monoline and softly rounded at terminals, giving the shapes a smooth, marker-like finish rather than a sharp pen edge. Proportions are intentionally irregular: widths and curves vary slightly from glyph to glyph, producing a lively rhythm while keeping overall forms clear. The lowercase is small relative to the capitals, with narrow bowls and modest counters that maintain readability in longer lines.
It works well for friendly headlines, short blurbs, and display copy where a casual handwritten feel is desired—such as children’s materials, playful branding, packaging callouts, posters, and greeting cards. Its compact width can help fit longer words into tight spaces while still keeping a hand-made texture.
The tone is lighthearted and informal, with a cheerful, slightly quirky personality that reads as approachable and human. The slim, leaning forms add motion and energy, making the texture feel conversational rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, neat hand printing with a slim marker stroke—prioritizing warmth and personality over strict geometric consistency. The slight slant and irregular widths are used to keep the text lively and informal while remaining legible in everyday display settings.
Capitals are notably tall and prominent, which creates strong emphasis in title case and initial caps. Numerals match the handwritten character, staying simple and rounded to blend seamlessly with the letters.