Print Aplen 1 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A tall, monoline handwritten print with softly rounded terminals and a gently uneven rhythm. Strokes keep a consistent thickness, with slight wobble and casual curvature that preserves a drawn-by-hand feel. Proportions are narrow and vertical, with open counters and simple, unembellished constructions across caps, lowercase, and numerals. Spacing feels light and a bit irregular, contributing to an airy texture in words and sentences.
Well suited to short-to-medium text where an informal, human touch is desired, such as notes, labels, classroom materials, invitations, and lighthearted packaging. It can also work for headings and callouts that need a narrow footprint while staying friendly and legible at modest sizes.
The overall tone is warm and informal, like neat marker or pen lettering used for quick notes and labels. Its narrow, vertical stance adds a quirky energy, while the rounded ends and simple shapes keep it friendly rather than edgy.
Designed to emulate tidy, everyday handwritten printing with a narrow, vertical posture and consistent monoline stroke. The intent appears to prioritize approachability and quick readability over strict typographic precision, giving layouts a personal, handmade character.
Capitals read as simplified, sign-like forms with modest individuality, while the lowercase maintains a consistent, straightforward print style rather than cursive connections. Numerals match the same hand-drawn logic and maintain the font’s light, open color in text.