Print Aldem 16 is a light, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, social media, headlines, quotes, casual, friendly, lively, personal, approachable, handwritten realism, casual voice, everyday labeling, informal display, monoline, slanted, hand-drawn, airy, loose.
A casual handwritten print with a consistent rightward slant and a monoline, pen-like stroke. Forms are simplified and slightly irregular, with tapered terminals and occasional hook-like finishes that keep the rhythm lively. Proportions are compact and vertically oriented, with modest ascenders/descenders and open, rounded counters; spacing varies naturally as in quick handwriting. Numerals follow the same informal construction, mixing straight strokes with soft curves for an easy, sketchy feel.
Well suited to short-to-medium text where an informal, human voice is desired: packaging callouts, café/retail signage, posters, invitations, and social media graphics. It also works for headlines and pull quotes when you want a handwritten accent without fully connected script behavior.
The font feels personable and spontaneous, like quick notes or labeling done with a fine marker. Its relaxed unevenness and light touch read as friendly and informal rather than polished or technical.
Designed to emulate neat, quick handwriting with an easy slant and minimal stroke modulation, balancing legibility with a naturally imperfect, hand-drawn cadence. The goal appears to be an approachable print style that feels personal and contemporary.
Overall consistency comes from the steady slant and stroke economy, while small fluctuations in curve tension, joins, and terminal shapes provide a natural hand-made texture. The uppercase maintains a simple, upright skeleton while the lowercase leans more cursive in gesture, helping create a conversational flow in text.