Print Ette 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, social media, book covers, playful, energetic, casual, handmade, expressive, handmade feel, high impact, friendly tone, informal signage, brushy, textured, rounded, chunky, lively.
A lively hand-drawn print face with thick, brush-like strokes and visibly uneven edges that create a dry, textured silhouette. Letterforms are slightly right-leaning with bouncy rhythm, mixing rounded bowls with occasional sharp joins and tapered stroke endings. Counters are generally open and generously sized for the weight, while stroke widths fluctuate subtly, reinforcing an organic, marker/brush feel. Overall spacing reads compact and rhythmic, with lowercase forms maintaining a clear, straightforward structure and a friendly, informal presence.
Best suited for display applications where personality is the priority: posters, headlines, short callouts, packaging, and social media graphics. It also works well for playful branding and cover typography, especially when paired with a calmer text face for longer reading.
The font conveys an upbeat, approachable tone—like quick signage or a hand-lettered note made with a confident brush pen. Its imperfect outlines and spirited movement feel personable and spontaneous, lending warmth and humor rather than formality.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-painted or marker-written lettering—bold enough to stand out, yet casual and human in its texture and rhythm. It prioritizes expressiveness and friendliness while keeping letter shapes clear for quick recognition.
Capitals are bold and attention-grabbing with simplified, chunky construction, while the lowercase stays highly legible at display sizes. Numerals share the same brushed texture and rounded, informal geometry, keeping the set visually cohesive. The texture and irregular edges are a defining feature and will read most clearly when given enough size and contrast.