Print Nilal 1 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, craft branding, friendly, casual, playful, storybook, handmade, hand-lettered feel, approachability, whimsy, informality, brushlike, rounded, quirky, lively, informal.
A lively, hand-drawn print style with brushlike strokes, subtly irregular contours, and gently rounded terminals. The letterforms show a calligraphic rhythm with modest stroke modulation and occasional flared or tapered ends, creating a natural pen-and-ink texture. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, with slightly bouncy baselines and open counters that keep words readable while preserving an organic, drawn feel. Uppercase shapes are simple and open, while the lowercase mixes single-storey forms and flowing joins within individual letters without connecting between characters.
Well suited to short-to-medium passages where an informal voice is desired, such as children’s publishing, educational materials, and friendly editorial callouts. It also fits packaging, café menus, event posters, greeting cards, and small-brand identities that benefit from a handmade, personable texture.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a lightly whimsical, storybook energy. Its imperfections read as intentional and human, suggesting something personal, crafty, and conversational rather than formal or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic neat hand lettering: consistent enough for continuous reading, yet textured and irregular enough to feel drawn rather than typeset. It prioritizes warmth and character over geometric precision, making it a good choice when a human touch is part of the message.
Spacing appears comfortable and airy in running text, helping the irregular stroke edges remain clear at display sizes. Numerals follow the same hand-rendered logic, with soft curves and a slightly playful, uneven rhythm that matches the letters.