Print Ilve 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids media, halloween, playful, spooky, rustic, whimsical, handmade, handmade feel, playful display, organic texture, characterful tone, blobby, wobbly, inky, irregular, cartoonish.
A chunky, hand-drawn print with soft, blobby contours and noticeably irregular stroke edges that mimic a marker or brush laid down with uneven pressure. Letterforms are compact and generally upright, with simplified construction, rounded terminals, and occasional lumpy counters that give each glyph a slightly unique silhouette. Spacing feels organic rather than mechanically even, and the overall texture is lively and inky, with moderate contrast emerging from the wavering stroke thickness.
Best suited for short-form display use such as posters, headings, invitations, packaging, and playful branding where a handmade, characterful texture is desirable. It can also work well for kids-oriented materials and seasonal or spooky-themed graphics, especially at medium-to-large sizes where its uneven contours read clearly.
The font conveys a playful, slightly eerie storybook tone—part cartoon, part handmade sign. Its wobble and heavy ink presence create a mischievous, halloween-adjacent feel while still reading as friendly and informal rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended to emulate informal hand lettering with a deliberately imperfect, inky finish, prioritizing personality and texture over geometric precision. Its compact proportions and bold presence aim to deliver quick impact while keeping a friendly, approachable tone.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same casual, carved-by-hand rhythm, and the numerals follow the same soft, irregular logic for a consistent set. At smaller sizes the bumpy edges can visually fill in and add darkness, while at larger sizes the quirky contours become a defining feature.