Print Umrew 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, social media, labels, playful, casual, retro, quirky, handmade, hand lettering, friendly tone, display punch, compact fit, slanted, condensed, brushy, lively, bouncy.
This font has a brisk, right-leaning handwritten build with condensed proportions and a lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes show a brush-pen character with subtly tapered terminals and occasional swelling through curves, creating a natural, drawn-in-one-go feel. Letterforms are mostly unconnected but maintain consistent slant and a compact footprint, with slightly irregular widths and spacing that reinforce the hand-rendered texture. Counters are generally narrow and vertical, and curves stay tight and upright, helping the set remain legible even with its expressive stroke behavior.
It works best in short to medium-length settings where personality matters: packaging, café or boutique branding, posters, labels, and social graphics. The condensed, slanted construction can also be useful when space is tight and you want a handwritten note or display accent without switching to a connected script.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, with a lighthearted, slightly retro sign-painter energy. Its narrow, energetic shapes read as quick and personable rather than formal, making text feel conversational and handmade.
The design appears intended to simulate quick, confident hand lettering with a brush-pen touch—compact, energetic, and easy to drop into casual display contexts. It prioritizes expressive rhythm and a handmade texture while keeping letter shapes familiar enough for readable messaging.
Capitals are tall and streamlined, while lowercase forms keep ascenders prominent and bowls compact, contributing to a busy, animated line color. Numerals follow the same brushy slant and compact stance, fitting comfortably alongside the letters for cohesive mixed content.