Print Horay 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., 'Lyu Lin' by Stefan Stoychev, and 'TT Commons™️ Pro' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, kids media, playful, handmade, friendly, bold, quirky, add warmth, stand out, feel handmade, signal fun, chunky, rounded, soft corners, irregular, cartoonish.
A chunky, rounded display face with dense strokes and softly squared corners. Letterforms show deliberate hand-drawn irregularities: strokes wobble slightly, terminals vary from flat to subtly tapered, and counters are compact and unevenly shaped. Proportions are lively and inconsistent in a natural way, with broad shoulders, short joins, and simplified geometry that keeps forms readable at larger sizes. Lowercase features sturdy, single-storey shapes and compact apertures, while figures are heavy and blocky with minimal detailing.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, packaging, labels, and short punchy phrases where the heavy, friendly shapes can carry personality. It also fits playful branding, kids-oriented materials, and casual event graphics, especially when set large enough for its irregularities to read as intentional texture.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a casual, homemade rhythm that feels warm rather than precise. Its bold, cartoon-leaning shapes give it a fun, kid-friendly personality and a slightly mischievous, informal energy.
The design appears intended to mimic bold marker or brush lettering with a controlled, cut-out feel—prioritizing charm, impact, and approachability over strict typographic uniformity. It aims to provide an instantly recognizable, friendly voice for informal communication.
The texture becomes a defining feature in continuous text: small variations in stroke edges and widths create a lively, organic pattern. Sharp diagonals (like in V, W, X, Y) stay thick and softened, reinforcing the playful, poster-like impact over refinement.