Print Poliw 1 is a bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, packaging, kids branding, playful, storybook, folksy, friendly, handmade, informal charm, human warmth, display impact, whimsical tone, handmade feel, rounded, bouncy, soft terminals, quirky, chunky.
This typeface uses chunky, high-contrast strokes with a distinctly hand-drawn rhythm. Forms are generally rounded with softly flared or tapered terminals, giving many letters a slightly brushy, inked feel. Proportions are lively and somewhat irregular: widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, bowls are generous, and counters stay open enough to remain legible at larger sizes. The lowercase shows simple, printed construction with single-storey shapes (notably the a) and a buoyant baseline feel, while numerals are curvy and display-oriented with clear thick–thin transitions.
Best suited to short text where its personality can lead: headlines, posters, invitations, and display copy. It also fits packaging and branding that benefit from a friendly handmade feel, and can work for book covers or children’s/whimsical themes when set with comfortable spacing.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a whimsical, storybook character. Its uneven, human touch reads as casual and personable rather than formal, evoking handmade signage or playful editorial lettering.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of informal, hand-rendered print lettering while keeping recognizable, readable silhouettes. The pronounced contrast and variable widths aim to create a lively texture and a memorable, decorative voice for display typography.
Capitals have a strong presence and can feel slightly heavier than the lowercase, creating a headline-forward texture. Diacritics and punctuation are not shown; the sample emphasizes letterform personality through rounded joins, teardrop-like terminals, and animated curves in characters such as J, Q, S, and y.