Print Ilhy 7 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, playful, storybook, rustic, quirky, handmade, handcrafted feel, display impact, storybook tone, casual charm, brushy, chiseled, calligraphic, angular, irregular.
This typeface has a hand-drawn, brushlike construction with subtly irregular contours and a lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes feel cut and tapered rather than perfectly round, with occasional wedge-like terminals and gently jagged edges that suggest a drawn or painted tool. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with open counters kept relatively small in the heavier shapes, and a mix of rounded bowls and sharp joins. The overall texture is dark and energetic, with consistent character but enough variation to keep it from feeling mechanical.
It is well suited to short-to-medium display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, and brand marks where a handcrafted voice is desired. The heavy color and textured edges help it stand out at larger sizes, while the irregular detailing can become busy in dense, small body text.
The tone is informal and characterful, evoking storybook display lettering and handcrafted signage. Its slightly rough, chiseled-brush finish reads as friendly and expressive rather than polished, adding a touch of whimsy and old-world charm. The font feels best when used to convey personality, humor, or a casual folkloric mood.
The design appears intended to emulate informal, hand-rendered print lettering with brush or carved-pen behavior, prioritizing expressive shapes and a distinctive texture over strict typographic regularity. It aims to deliver a memorable, human feel for display typography in playful or rustic contexts.
Capitals carry strong, poster-like silhouettes, while the lowercase keeps a bouncy baseline impression and uneven stroke endings that enhance the handmade feel. Numerals follow the same tapered, drawn logic and sit comfortably alongside the letters, reinforcing a cohesive display texture.