Print Empa 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, social media, kids projects, playful, casual, friendly, handmade, rustic, handmade feel, casual display, human texture, friendly tone, brushy, textured, irregular, organic, chunky.
A hand-drawn, brush-like print with thick, slightly uneven strokes and softly blunted terminals. Shapes are simplified and rounded, with gentle wobble in curves and a consistent “marker/brush” texture that keeps counters fairly open for a bold style. Proportions are compact and somewhat condensed, with modest ascenders/descenders and a lively baseline that introduces subtle bounce across words. Numerals and capitals match the same informal construction, favoring sturdy, readable silhouettes over geometric precision.
Well suited for short-to-medium display text such as posters, packaging labels, café menus, event promos, and social graphics where an informal, handcrafted voice is desired. It can work in larger body sizes for playful editorial callouts, but is most effective in headlines and emphasis settings where texture and irregularity are part of the appeal.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, conveying an easygoing, handmade character. Its roughened edges and imperfect rhythm add a human, slightly rustic energy that feels fun rather than formal.
The letterforms appear designed to simulate quick, confident hand lettering with a brush or marker, prioritizing personality and immediacy over strict uniformity. It aims to deliver a bold, friendly handwritten feel that stays legible while retaining visible human imperfections.
The design maintains recognizable letterforms while embracing small variations in stroke width and curvature, which helps long lines feel animated. It reads best when allowed a bit of space, where the textured edges and rounded joins can show without crowding.