Print Nydom 1 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, social media, headlines, invitations, casual, friendly, energetic, handmade, playful, human warmth, casual emphasis, handmade feel, fast writing, brushy, rounded, bouncy, loose, textured.
A lively handwritten print with an italic slant and brush-pen character. Strokes are smooth and low-contrast, with softly rounded terminals and slight swelling at curves that suggests quick, pressure-led writing. Letterforms are compact and somewhat narrow with variable glyph widths, creating a natural, uneven rhythm across words. The baseline feel is mildly bouncy, and shapes stay open and legible, with single-storey lowercase forms and simple, direct construction throughout.
Well-suited for short to medium-length copy where a friendly, handmade voice is desirable—such as packaging, café menus, event invitations, greeting cards, and social posts. It also works effectively for posters and display lines that benefit from energetic, handwritten emphasis, especially in mixed-case settings.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like a quick note written with a felt-tip or brush marker. Its slanted posture and springy rhythm add momentum and warmth, making text feel conversational rather than formal. The slight irregularities contribute to an approachable, human presence without becoming messy.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of quick brush handwriting in a clean, readable print style. It prioritizes personality and motion—through slant, rounded terminals, and gentle irregularity—while keeping forms open enough for practical display and casual text use.
Capitals are simplified and slightly embellished by the brush movement, pairing comfortably with the lowercase for mixed-case settings. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded forms and a consistent slant that keeps them visually integrated with text. The texture remains subtle enough to read cleanly, while still retaining a distinctly hand-drawn edge.