Print Wagaw 7 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, children’s titles, posters, packaging, craft labels, quirky, storybook, handmade, rustic, whimsical, handmade charm, playful display, storybook tone, rustic texture, inked, irregular, textured, spiky serifs, lively rhythm.
A narrow, hand-drawn print style with subtly wobbly verticals and lightly tapered strokes that create a modest contrast. The letterforms show small, sharp spur-like serifs and notched terminals, giving edges a slightly rugged, inked texture rather than clean geometric finishes. Curves are a bit uneven and organic, and spacing feels hand-set with occasional tight joins and airy gaps, producing a lively, imperfect rhythm. Numerals follow the same drawn character with simplified shapes and slightly angular turns.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text such as book covers, chapter titles, posters, and playful packaging. It can also work for quotes, menus, or labels where a handmade, characterful voice is desired, especially when set with generous line spacing and moderate tracking.
The overall tone is playful and quirky, with a storybook and crafty feel that reads as intentionally imperfect. Its small spikes and irregular edges add a rustic, slightly spooky whimsy without becoming overtly distressed.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of hand-lettered print with a consistent, repeatable alphabet, combining narrow proportions with lightly serifed, ink-like terminals for personality. It prioritizes expressive texture and a whimsical rhythm over strict typographic regularity.
In text, the narrow proportions and varied sidebearings create a bouncy cadence that works best when allowed some breathing room. The pointed terminals and condensed forms can start to visually crowd at smaller sizes or in dense paragraphs, where a touch more leading helps maintain clarity.