Print Balab 10 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, greeting cards, playful, quirky, casual, friendly, whimsical, handwritten charm, space saving, casual readability, monoline, condensed, tall, rounded, loopy.
A tall, condensed handwritten print with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. The letterforms are built from narrow vertical stems and compact bowls, giving an airy, columnar rhythm in text. Curves are slightly imperfect in a consistent way, with occasional looped joins and gentle flare-like endings that keep the texture lively without feeling messy. Counters tend to be narrow and vertical, and the numerals follow the same slim, hand-drawn construction.
Best suited to short-to-medium display copy where a friendly, hand-drawn voice is desired—such as headlines, packaging, labels, posters, invitations, and greeting cards. It can also work for pull quotes or UI accents when you want a slim handwritten texture without heavy stroke contrast.
The overall tone is lighthearted and personable, like neat marker lettering on a note or label. Its narrow, bouncy silhouettes and subtle irregularities add a quirky charm that reads as informal, approachable, and slightly whimsical.
The design appears intended to mimic narrow, neatly printed handwriting with a consistent monoline tool, balancing legibility with a deliberately human, slightly quirky rhythm. Its condensed proportions suggest an aim to fit more characters in tight spaces while maintaining an informal, personal feel.
Spacing and widths feel intentionally uneven from glyph to glyph, which reinforces the hand-made character and creates a distinctive vertical cadence. The slender proportions make punctuation and straight strokes look crisp, while rounded forms and occasional loops prevent the style from feeling rigid.