Print Elpo 13 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, packaging, headlines, signage, rustic, handmade, quirky, storybook, worn, handcrafted look, rough texture, expressive display, analog feel, brushy, textured, irregular, organic, choppy.
A rough, brush-drawn print with slightly slanted, irregular letterforms and visibly textured edges. Strokes show uneven pressure and occasional tapering, creating a dry-brush feel with medium contrast and a lively, inconsistent rhythm. Proportions vary across glyphs with a compact lowercase and relatively short x-height, while capitals are tall and assertive. Counters are often open and somewhat jagged, and terminals look blunt or frayed, reinforcing the handmade character.
Works well for posters, book covers, labels, and packaging that benefit from a handcrafted, rustic voice. It’s a strong choice for headlines, pull quotes, and signage-style graphics where the textured stroke and irregular rhythm can be appreciated at larger sizes.
The font conveys an earthy, handcrafted tone that feels informal and expressive rather than polished. Its energetic wobble and ink-worn texture suggest a vintage, folky mood with a hint of playful menace—suited to settings that want personality and grit over refinement.
The design appears intended to simulate quick brush lettering rendered as unconnected print, prioritizing organic texture and spontaneous movement. Its variability and rough terminals aim to deliver a human, analog impression suitable for expressive display typography.
In running text, the irregular widths and shifting stroke edges create strong visual texture, which reads best at display sizes or in short bursts. Numerals and punctuation carry the same hand-rendered roughness, helping headings and callouts feel cohesive.