Print Balab 1 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, labels, greeting cards, social graphics, quirky, friendly, casual, playful, homespun, handwritten feel, space saving, casual readability, friendly branding, monoline, tall, condensed, rounded, wobbly.
A tall, condensed hand-drawn print with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms show gentle wobble and slight irregularity in curves and verticals, creating a natural marker-pen feel while staying consistently upright. Proportions are narrow with open counters, and the overall rhythm is even enough for continuous text, with small, humanistic variations that keep it from feeling mechanical.
This font suits short-to-medium copy where a personal, handcrafted tone is desired, such as product labels, café menus, small posters, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It also works well for headings and captions when you want a light handwritten look without connected cursive.
The tone is informal and approachable, with a lightly quirky personality that reads as handwritten rather than engineered. Its slender, airy build keeps it light and friendly, suggesting everyday notes, crafts, and casual communication.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, quick hand-printing with a consistent stroke and compact footprint, balancing personality with readability. Its narrow build suggests an aim to fit more characters into tight spaces while preserving a casual, human touch.
Capitals are notably tall and simple, while lowercase forms retain a straightforward print structure with minimal flourishes, reinforcing legibility. Numerals follow the same narrow, hand-drawn logic and sit comfortably alongside the letters.