Print Arbal 10 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, craft branding, greeting cards, packaging, posters, quirky, playful, handmade, whimsical, friendly, handmade warmth, casual readability, quirky display, friendly tone, monoline, tall, condensed, airy, bouncy.
A tall, condensed handwritten print with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. The letterforms are mostly straight and vertical, with gentle waviness that keeps the rhythm informal rather than mechanical. Counters are small-to-moderate and often oval, while ascenders and capitals feel notably elongated, giving the face an airy, column-like texture in lines of text. Overall spacing is open, and the irregularities in stroke endings and curves read as pen-drawn rather than geometric.
Best suited for short-to-medium text where a friendly handmade voice is desired—such as children’s materials, greeting cards, casual posters, small packaging copy, and craft or boutique branding. It can also work for display headlines that benefit from a tall, narrow silhouette and an informal, pen-drawn texture.
The font conveys a quirky, lighthearted tone—casual and personable, with a slightly whimsical, storybook feel. Its narrow, tall proportions add a playful tension that feels lively and handcrafted, making the text look conversational and unpretentious.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, neat hand printing with a slim marker or pen, prioritizing a personable, homemade character while remaining legible. Its elongated proportions and restrained detailing suggest it’s meant to add charm and individuality without becoming overly decorative.
Uppercase forms are especially tall and simple, with minimal detailing and consistent stroke weight. Lowercase retains a printed (unconnected) construction, with small, neat bowls and understated joins; the overall effect favors charm and character over strict uniformity. Numerals follow the same slim, hand-drawn logic, keeping a consistent, delicate presence alongside the letters.