Print Simus 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, posters, social media, greeting cards, playful, friendly, casual, crafty, retro, handmade feel, approachability, display impact, casual branding, rounded, brushy, bouncy, soft terminals, monoline-ish.
A bold, brush-pen style print face with rounded forms, soft terminals, and gently irregular stroke behavior that mimics hand pressure. Letters show a bouncy baseline and lively rhythm, with narrow overall proportions and variable letter widths that keep word shapes animated. Strokes are mostly smooth and continuous with modest contrast, favoring swollen curves and tapered ends over sharp corners. Uppercase forms are simple and approachable, while lowercase includes looped and hooked details (notably in descenders) that add character without connecting letters.
This font works best for short to medium display copy where personality is the priority—headlines, posters, packaging, menus, greeting cards, and casual branding. It also suits digital graphics such as social posts, thumbnails, and event promos where a warm, handmade feel helps the message stand out.
The tone is cheerful and informal, reading like a friendly handwritten note or crafted signage. Its buoyant curves and slightly uneven rhythm give it a human, approachable personality that feels nostalgic and lighthearted rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to capture the look of bold marker or brush handwriting in an unconnected, print-like style. Its consistent softness and controlled irregularity suggest a focus on friendly legibility while preserving the charm of hand-drawn lettering.
Counters tend to stay open and rounded, supporting readability at display sizes, while some quirky letter shapes and lively spacing add distinctiveness. Numerals match the same hand-drawn softness, with rounded bowls and slightly varied widths that blend naturally into text settings.