Print Urlab 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children’s, headlines, signage, playful, whimsical, friendly, retro, handmade, handmade warmth, casual display, playful branding, retro flavor, rounded, monoline, soft terminals, irregular, tall.
A tall, condensed hand-drawn print style with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are simplified and slightly uneven, with gentle wobble in stems and curves that keeps the texture organic while remaining clearly legible. Proportions skew narrow and vertical, with modest aperture openings and minimal contrast, giving the alphabet a consistent, marker-like rhythm. The figures and capitals share the same casual construction, with occasional quirky details (like curved descenders and loop-like forms) that reinforce the informal feel.
Well-suited to short display text such as posters, packaging callouts, labels, menus, and signage where a personable, handcrafted voice is desired. It works especially well for playful branding, children-oriented materials, and retro-styled titles; for best results, use at larger sizes where the hand-drawn texture can be appreciated.
The font conveys a lighthearted, quirky tone—friendly and approachable rather than polished or corporate. Its narrow, lanky silhouettes and subtle irregularities evoke hand-lettered signage and playful, retro-inflected display typography.
The design appears intended to emulate informal hand-printed lettering with a tall, condensed footprint, balancing clarity with a deliberately imperfect, human touch. It aims to provide an expressive display option that feels casual and distinctive without relying on connected script forms.
Spacing and rhythm feel slightly irregular in a deliberate way, creating a lively, handmade color across lines of text. The narrow width helps it fit longer words into tighter spaces while still reading comfortably at display sizes.