Print Espy 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children's, craft branding, social graphics, playful, friendly, handmade, casual, quirky, handmade feel, approachability, casual display, warmth, informal clarity, rounded, chunky, brushy, soft, bouncy.
A chunky, hand-drawn print with rounded terminals and softly irregular contours. Strokes feel brush- or marker-like, with gentle tapering and occasional wobble that keeps edges organic rather than geometric. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed overall, with open counters and simplified structures that favor clarity over strict consistency. The rhythm is lively, with small variations in stroke width and curve tension giving the texture a natural, made-by-hand feel.
Works well for headlines, short paragraphs, and callouts where a handmade, friendly texture is desirable—such as posters, packaging labels, classroom materials, kids-oriented content, and casual branding. It also suits social media graphics and event signage where warmth and personality matter more than typographic precision.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, reading as informal and cheerful rather than polished or corporate. Its friendly irregularities and rounded shapes give it a kid-like, crafty character that can feel humorous and welcoming. Overall it suggests warmth and spontaneity, like hand-lettered signage or a quick marker note.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-lettered marker writing while staying readable across both uppercase and lowercase. It prioritizes a consistent, rounded silhouette and lively texture to convey friendliness and informality in display and short-text settings.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, rounded construction, with single-storey lowercase forms and generous dots on i/j that reinforce the casual voice. Numerals match the same brushy weight and softness, staying legible while retaining the hand-rendered texture. Spacing appears comfortable in text, with a slightly bouncy baseline feel driven by the uneven stroke edges.