Print Gynak 1 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, social media, playful, quirky, handmade, friendly, casual, handmade charm, approachability, display impact, casual branding, rounded, bouncy, compact, irregular, inked.
A compact, hand-drawn print face with tall, slender proportions and softly rounded terminals. Strokes are heavy and slightly uneven, with gentle tapering and minor wobble that suggests marker or brush pressure rather than geometric construction. Counters are small and sometimes asymmetric, and curves (notably in C, S, and 0) feel springy rather than perfectly smooth. The rhythm is lively and irregular, with mixed widths across glyphs and simplified, legible forms that stay consistent in texture despite their handmade variability.
Best suited for short-to-medium display settings such as posters, titles, packaging, labels, and social graphics where a friendly handmade tone is desired. It can work for brief blocks of text when set large with ample spacing, but the heavy color and compact counters make it less ideal for small-size body copy.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, with a whimsical, slightly mischievous character. Its narrow, bouncy letterforms feel personable and conversational, evoking DIY signage, kids’ materials, and lighthearted branding rather than formal editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver an approachable, handcrafted look with strong visual presence in a narrow footprint. By combining bold, marker-like strokes with charming irregularities, it aims to feel human and spontaneous while remaining clearly readable.
In continuous text the dense stroke weight and tight internal spaces create a dark color, making it most comfortable at larger sizes or with generous tracking. Numerals match the casual, hand-rendered style and retain the same compact, inked texture.