Print Usdah 1 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, kids branding, book covers, playful, quirky, friendly, hand-drawn, casual, handmade charm, playful display, informal branding, compact headlines, rounded, irregular, bouncy, tall, condensed.
A compact, hand-drawn print face with tall, condensed proportions and a lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes are heavy and slightly wavering, with rounded terminals and subtly inconsistent widths that mimic marker or brush lettering. Counters tend to be small and organic, and curves are slightly lopsided in a deliberate, handmade way. Capitals are narrow and upright, while lowercase maintains a compact x-height with long ascenders/descenders and simplified, single-storey forms.
Well-suited to short-to-medium display settings where a handmade, playful voice is desired, such as posters, packaging labels, book covers, event flyers, and social graphics. It can also work for children’s or craft-adjacent branding and for pull quotes, provided sizes are generous to preserve counters and spacing.
The overall tone is informal and characterful, balancing legibility with a mischievous, whimsical energy. Its narrow, tall stance feels punchy and attention-getting, while the hand-rendered irregularities keep it warm and approachable rather than rigid or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver an expressive, hand-lettered look that feels spontaneous and personal while remaining readable in headline contexts. Its condensed build suggests a goal of fitting more characters into tight spaces without losing a bold, friendly presence.
The font shows noticeable per-glyph individuality—especially in rounded letters and diagonals—creating a charming, imperfect texture in text. Numerals follow the same condensed, hand-drawn logic, making the set feel cohesive for casual display use. Word shapes stay clear, but the heavy strokes and tight interior spaces can visually fill in at smaller sizes.