Print Edgem 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, headlines, packaging, display, quirky, spooky, rustic, storybook, handmade, handmade texture, quirky display, dramatic tone, compact titles, textured, wiry, condensed, uneven, expressive.
A condensed, hand-drawn print style with tall proportions and wiry strokes. Forms show noticeable stroke modulation and a slightly rough, inked edge that reads like a quick brush or marker on paper. Curves are narrow and elongated, counters are tight, and terminals often taper to fine points, creating a scratchy, energetic rhythm. Spacing appears a bit irregular and the letter shapes vary subtly in width and balance, reinforcing an informal, handmade consistency rather than strict geometric construction.
Best suited to display settings where personality is the priority: posters, headlines, titles, packaging, and book or zine covers. It can work for short passages at larger sizes, especially when you want a handmade, slightly unsettling or whimsical flavor; for small text, the tight counters and textured strokes may reduce clarity.
The overall tone feels quirky and slightly eerie, like handmade lettering for a folktale, Halloween piece, or an offbeat indie poster. Its narrow, high-drama silhouettes and scratchy texture add tension and character, giving text a theatrical, mischievous voice.
The design appears intended to mimic informal hand-lettering with a tall, compressed footprint, prioritizing texture and expressive irregularity over strict uniformity. Its narrow proportions and dramatic stroke behavior aim to pack strong character into minimal horizontal space while keeping an organic, drawn-by-hand feel.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same tall, compressed stance, and punctuation in the sample text sits comfortably within the texture of the design. Numerals follow the same narrow, hand-rendered logic with uneven curves and tapered ends, helping mixed alphanumeric settings maintain a cohesive, crafted look.