Print Emsi 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, merch, stickers, brushy, grunge, handmade, playful, rugged, handmade texture, diy voice, poster impact, casual display, brush realism, dry-brush, textured, organic, irregular, blotty.
A rough, brush-painted display hand with chunky strokes and visibly ragged edges. Letterforms are upright with simplified, print-like construction and no joins, but they retain a distinctly hand-made rhythm through uneven stroke widths, irregular terminals, and slight wobble in curves and verticals. Counters are generally open and rounded, and the overall silhouette feels compact and punchy, with small variations in character widths that keep the texture lively. Numerals match the same painted texture and weight, with softened corners and occasional ink breakup.
Works best for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, social graphics, packaging callouts, and merchandise where the brush texture can be appreciated. It can also suit casual branding or event materials that want an intentionally imperfect, hand-painted voice, especially at medium to large sizes.
The tone is energetic and informal, like quick signage or a marker-and-brush mashup. Its dry, distressed texture reads bold and a little rebellious, lending a DIY, street-poster attitude while staying friendly rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, dry-brush lettering—capturing the spontaneity of paint on paper while keeping a consistent, legible print structure. It prioritizes texture, personality, and bold presence over typographic refinement for long reading.
The texture is a defining feature: edges look torn or feathered, with occasional thicker “ink pools” that create a stamped/painted feel. In continuous text the unevenness forms a consistent dark color, making it most effective when allowed some breathing room rather than tightly tracked.