Print Embu 11 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, craft branding, labels, handmade, rustic, casual, playful, imperfect, human touch, casual display, hand-lettered look, tactile texture, brushy, textured, organic, uneven, chunky.
This typeface uses simplified, hand-drawn print letterforms with a visibly textured stroke that suggests a brush or rough marker. Strokes are generally monolinear with subtle modulation and blunt, irregular terminals, producing soft corners and slightly wobbly contours. Proportions are compact and somewhat condensed, with uneven widths across glyphs and a loosely consistent cap height and x-height. Curves are round and slightly squarish in places, counters are open, and spacing has a natural, non-mechanical rhythm that reads clearly at display sizes.
It suits short headlines and supporting display text where a human touch is desired, such as posters, packaging, labels, café or market signage, and craft-oriented branding. The textured stroke and irregular edges are best showcased at larger sizes or in high-contrast applications where the handmade character can remain legible.
The overall tone feels homemade and approachable, with a friendly informality that leans rustic and slightly gritty. The rough edges and uneven rhythm add personality and a casual, crafty energy without becoming chaotic.
The design appears intended to capture the look of quick, confident hand lettering—clean enough to read easily, but intentionally roughened to preserve an organic, tactile feel for informal display typography.
Uppercase and lowercase share a cohesive hand-rendered logic, with sturdy, high-impact shapes and minimal ornamentation. Numerals follow the same drawn texture and maintain good recognizability, matching the letterforms’ blunt, brushy finish.