Print Odlem 11 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, quotes, casual, playful, lively, retro, friendly, handwritten feel, expressive display, friendly tone, brush lettering, brushy, rounded, swashy, slanted, bouncy.
A slanted, brush-pen styled alphabet with rounded terminals and softly tapered strokes that keep a consistent, low-contrast feel. Letterforms are compact with a relatively small x-height and energetic, uneven rhythm, showing slight variations in character width and stroke sweep typical of quick hand lettering. Curves are full and open, and many glyphs feature gentle entry/exit flicks that add motion without connecting the letters. Capitals are prominent and often more decorative, while lowercase stays simple and readable with a slightly bouncy baseline impression.
Best suited to short display settings where its brushy movement can be appreciated—headlines, posters, product packaging, and casual brand marks. It also works well for pull quotes, invitations, and social graphics where an approachable, hand-lettered feel is desired.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, like quick signage or friendly packaging copy. It reads as expressive and personable rather than formal, with a mild vintage flavor coming from the brushy, swashed shapes and forward lean.
The design appears intended to mimic brisk brush handwriting in a clean, repeatable way, balancing expressive swashes with enough regularity to remain legible in lines of text. It prioritizes personality and momentum over strict geometric consistency.
The numerals follow the same brush-script logic, with rounded bowls and angled strokes that keep them visually cohesive with the letters. At larger sizes, the stroke texture and swashy details become a key part of the personality, while at smaller sizes the compact proportions can make counters feel tighter.