Print Libed 16 is a bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, children's media, playful, quirky, friendly, casual, retro, handmade charm, space saving, casual warmth, display clarity, rounded terminals, condensed, bouncy rhythm, soft corners, irregularity.
A condensed, hand-drawn print style with monoline strokes and rounded, softly blunted terminals. The forms lean on tall, narrow proportions with gently uneven curves and subtle wobble that keeps the texture lively. Counters are compact and open enough for display use, while vertical strokes dominate, giving the alphabet a stretched, airy silhouette. Numerals follow the same narrow build with simple, clean shapes and slightly idiosyncratic curves.
This font suits short display settings where personality matters: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, and casual branding. Its condensed width helps fit more characters into tight spaces while still reading clearly at moderate-to-large sizes, making it a good choice for playful editorial callouts and product names.
The overall tone is lighthearted and informal, with a cheerful, slightly offbeat personality. Its narrow, tall shapes and rounded ends read as approachable and fun, evoking a handmade sign or casual marker lettering rather than a rigid, engineered sans.
The design appears intended to deliver a friendly, handmade printed look in a space-saving, tall format. It prioritizes charm and visual rhythm over strict geometric uniformity, aiming for an approachable voice that still holds together cleanly in display typography.
In the sample text, the condensed rhythm creates a strong vertical cadence and a consistent dark color on the line. The handcrafted irregularities are controlled rather than messy, adding character without breaking the overall consistency.