Print Wadon 11 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children's books, greeting cards, playful, handmade, whimsical, casual, storybook, human warmth, casual display, hand-lettered feel, quirky personality, sketchy, wiry, monoline, bouncy, quirky.
A wiry, monoline handwritten print with tall, condensed proportions and an uneven, hand-drawn stroke rhythm. Curves are narrow and slightly wobbly, with tapered joins and subtly irregular terminals that keep the outlines lively. Spacing feels loosely tuned and slightly inconsistent in a natural way, and the overall texture is airy rather than dense. Uppercase forms are simple and elongated, while lowercase shows a compact x-height with long ascenders/descenders that add vertical animation; numerals follow the same slender, drawn-in-ink feel.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where a handmade voice is desirable, such as posters, packaging callouts, greeting cards, and children’s or light editorial titling. It can work for brief text passages at comfortable sizes, but its thin strokes and condensed shapes are most effective when given room and contrast against the background.
The tone is informal and personable, with a playful, slightly oddball character that reads like quick marker or pen lettering. It suggests a friendly, crafty attitude—more human and expressive than polished—without becoming messy or chaotic.
The design appears intended to capture a quick, hand-printed look—tall, narrow letters with subtle imperfections—aimed at adding warmth and individuality to display typography. It prioritizes personality and a lively rhythm over strict geometric consistency.
In longer text, the narrow build and tall ascenders create a distinctive vertical cadence, especially in words with repeated stems. The irregularities are consistent enough to feel like intentional hand lettering, giving headings a gentle “sketchbook” texture while maintaining clear letter shapes.