Print Gylem 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, signage, playful, quirky, friendly, handmade, casual, handmade charm, display impact, approachability, playful tone, rounded, blunt, bouncy, slightly irregular, soft corners.
A compact, hand-drawn display face with thick, monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Forms are condensed with tall proportions, and the stroke edges show gentle waviness that suggests marker or brush lettering rather than geometric construction. Counters are small and slightly uneven, curves are broad and simplified, and joins lean toward blunt, sturdy shapes. Overall spacing is steady but not mechanical, creating an organic rhythm across words and lines.
It performs best in short to medium-length settings where personality matters: headlines, posters, storefront or event signage, packaging, and playful branding. The heavy strokes and condensed footprint help it hold together at display sizes, while the informal drawing quality adds character to titles and callouts.
The font conveys an informal, upbeat tone with a touch of eccentricity. Its slightly offbeat proportions and softened corners feel approachable and human, suggesting humor and warmth rather than precision or authority.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, space-efficient handwritten look that reads quickly while still feeling personal and hand-made. It prioritizes charm and visual punch over strict typographic regularity, aiming for friendly display typography with a distinctive, slightly quirky voice.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent hand-rendered texture, with compact apertures and a tendency toward squared-off bowls and shoulders. Numerals follow the same condensed, chunky logic, keeping a cohesive color in mixed text.