Print Hariv 1 is a light, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, posters, packaging, invites, branding, playful, whimsical, storybook, handmade, friendly, handmade warmth, playful display, storybook charm, casual branding, flared, tapered, bouncy, casual, calligraphic.
A lively, hand-drawn print style with slender strokes and pronounced contrast created by tapering and occasional flare-like terminals. Letterforms mix soft curves with crisp, slightly angular joins, producing an uneven, human rhythm and subtly variable proportions from glyph to glyph. Counters are generally open and round, while several strokes end in wedgey, brushlike tips; a few characters introduce decorative flicks (notably in R, Q, and the numerals). Spacing and widths feel intentionally irregular, reinforcing an organic, written-by-hand texture in text settings.
Well-suited to display and short-to-medium text where a handmade, personable tone is desired—such as children’s titles, posters, craft or boutique packaging, invitations, and brand marks that benefit from an informal, whimsical voice. It can also add character to pull quotes and headings when paired with a simpler body text face.
The overall tone is playful and imaginative, with a lightly theatrical, storybook quality. Its uneven rhythm and tapered strokes suggest an informal voice that feels personal and crafted rather than mechanical.
The design appears intended to capture the spontaneity of hand lettering while maintaining consistent, readable print forms. Its tapered strokes and gentle ornamentation aim to provide a distinctive, charming texture that stands out in display use without fully sacrificing legibility in running lines.
Uppercase forms show a mix of simple, sign-like construction and occasional ornament (e.g., the looped Q tail and the lively G). Lowercase includes single-storey shapes with generous curves and a distinctive, slightly calligraphic ‘g’ and ‘y’, while the numerals echo the same taper-and-flare behavior, giving them a vintage, hand-lettered charm.