Print Gylom 1 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Schmalfette CP' by CounterPoint Type Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, playful, retro, quirky, handmade, friendly, handmade feel, high impact, friendly branding, compact display, chunky, rounded, bouncy, posterlike, inked.
A condensed, heavy display face with a hand-drawn print feel. Strokes are thick and mostly monoline, with gently irregular edges and occasional flare-like terminals that suggest marker or brush pressure. Counters are compact and often pinched, and curves lean toward soft rectangles rather than perfect circles, giving the set a sturdy, chunky silhouette. Spacing and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, creating a lively rhythm while staying visually consistent across the alphabet and numerals.
Works best for headlines and short emphatic text where bold, condensed forms help conserve space while staying attention-grabbing. It is well suited to posters, signage, packaging, and logo wordmarks that want an informal, hand-printed character and strong visual impact.
The overall tone is playful and personable, with a slightly vintage, cartoon-poster flavor. Its deliberate irregularities read as approachable and informal rather than refined, making text feel animated and human.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-lettered print in a compact, high-impact display style. Its controlled irregularity and chunky forms aim to balance legibility with personality for expressive branding and titling.
The condensed proportions and dense black shapes produce strong color on the page, while the narrow apertures and tight counters make it better suited to shorter runs than long reading. In mixed-case, the lowercase maintains a compact, sturdy texture that keeps the line lively without becoming chaotic.