Print Balej 1 is a very light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, labels, greeting cards, children’s books, social graphics, playful, casual, quirky, friendly, whimsical, handmade feel, space saving, informal clarity, light display, monoline, tall, airy, rounded, bouncy.
A slender monoline handprint with tall, condensed proportions and generous interior space. Strokes keep a consistent thickness with softly rounded terminals, and the overall geometry mixes simple straight stems with narrow arches and ovals. The rhythm is slightly irregular in a deliberate, hand-drawn way, with modest baseline wobble and variable character widths that keep text lively while remaining legible. Ascenders are prominent, counters are open, and punctuation and numerals follow the same light, spare construction.
It works well where a friendly, handmade voice is needed—packaging labels, craft branding, greeting cards, classroom materials, and social media graphics. The condensed proportions help fit longer words into tight spaces, making it useful for captions, short headlines, and lightweight display text.
The font feels lighthearted and conversational, like neat handwriting used for labels or quick notes. Its narrow, airy build reads as gentle and approachable rather than formal, adding a bit of quirky charm without becoming messy or chaotic.
The design appears intended to emulate tidy, informal print handwriting with a tall, condensed footprint and minimal stroke variation. Its consistent monoline construction and simplified shapes aim for quick readability while preserving an authentic hand-drawn character.
Uppercase forms are especially tall and simplified, while lowercase maintains clear distinctions through narrow bowls and long stems. Numerals are straightforward and slim, matching the overall hand-drawn restraint and keeping an even texture in running text.