Print Gukey 1 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, packaging, posters, social media, children’s materials, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, lively, handwritten feel, informal voice, friendly branding, casual readability, monoline, rounded, loopy, hand-drawn, bouncy.
A casual hand-drawn print face with slender, mostly monoline strokes and gently rounded terminals. The letterforms lean forward with a loose, bouncy rhythm and subtly uneven widths that enhance the natural pen-written feel. Curves are open and airy, with occasional looped constructions (notably in forms like g and y) and simple, unembellished caps that stay tall and narrow overall. Numerals follow the same informal logic, with smooth, continuous curves and minimal angularity.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where an informal, personable voice is needed—greeting cards, quotes, invitations, craft or café branding, and lightweight packaging. It also works for headlines and callouts in posters or social graphics, where the handwritten character can be appreciated without demanding tight typographic precision.
The tone is warm and conversational, like neat handwriting used for notes, labels, or personal messages. Its slight irregularity and lively slant keep it informal and human, reading as cheerful rather than strict or technical.
Designed to mimic clean, everyday handwriting in an unconnected print style, prioritizing friendliness and immediacy over strict uniformity. The forward lean and soft curves aim to create momentum and an approachable, personal tone.
Stroke joins are soft and fluid, with small variations in curvature that suggest quick pen movement rather than geometric construction. Spacing appears relaxed in running text, supporting a light, easygoing texture at larger sizes.