Print Gylid 7 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, social graphics, playful, retro, punchy, quirky, casual, impact, approachability, retro flavor, informal display, condensed, rounded, soft corners, chunky, bouncy baseline.
A compact, tall condensed display face with heavy strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are simplified and monolinear, with occasional hand-drawn irregularities that give a slightly uneven rhythm and a “stamped” solidity. Counters are relatively small and tight, and many curves (C, G, S, a, e) are built from broad, rounded shapes that keep the silhouette bold and continuous. The lowercase is compact and sturdy, with short ascenders and descenders that stay close to the body, and numerals follow the same narrow, blocky construction for strong visual consistency.
Best suited to display sizes where its condensed, heavy silhouettes can deliver impact—posters, headlines, labels, and packaging callouts. It also works well for playful branding, event promos, and social media graphics where a bold, informal voice is desired.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, with a punchy, slightly quirky energy. Its tall, compact shapes evoke a retro sign-and-poster feel while the soft corners and subtle irregularity keep it approachable rather than rigid or industrial. The result reads loud and upbeat, suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to provide a hand-drawn, print-like alternative to standard condensed display sans faces—prioritizing bold presence, quick legibility, and a friendly, slightly retro personality for attention-driven typography.
The face relies on silhouette strength more than interior detail, so spacing and tight counters become a prominent part of its texture. In longer lines it creates a dense, vertical color that feels poster-like; short words and headlines show off the distinctive, condensed shapes most clearly.