Print Arnam 17 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, greeting cards, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, youthful, handwritten warmth, space saving, casual display, playful clarity, monoline, rounded, tall, airy, bouncy.
A tall, condensed handwritten print with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are upright with a lightly irregular, hand-drawn rhythm, mixing straight stems with gentle curves and occasional subtle flares. Counters are open and generous for the width, and proportions vary slightly from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an informal, human feel. Numerals follow the same narrow, rounded construction, staying simple and legible.
Well-suited to short headlines, captions, and punchy statements where a personable handwritten tone is desired. It can work for posters, playful packaging, greeting cards, educational materials, and social graphics, especially when space is tight and a narrow footprint helps maintain a clean layout.
The overall tone is lighthearted and approachable, with a tidy hand-lettered character that feels conversational rather than formal. Its narrow, buoyant shapes read as cheerful and slightly quirky, suitable for friendly messaging and casual display.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, hand-printed lettering in a condensed format, balancing legibility with an unmistakably human, informal character. It aims to provide a friendly, space-saving display voice that still feels warm and handcrafted.
The condensed proportions create an efficient texture in lines of text while the small irregularities keep it from feeling mechanical. Round forms (like O, C, and e) stay vertically oriented and narrow, and the punctuation and dots appear simple and unobtrusive.