Print Ihlus 1 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids, social, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, quirky, human warmth, informality, approachability, playfulness, handmade texture, rounded, bubbly, marker-like, soft, loose.
A rounded, hand-drawn print with thick, softly swelling strokes and low internal detailing. Letterforms are unconnected and slightly right-leaning, with uneven stroke edges and gently blunted terminals that mimic a felt-tip or brush marker. Proportions feel open and roomy, with broad bowls, simplified counters, and modest baseline wobble that keeps the texture lively. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an informal, handmade rhythm in both the alphabet set and paragraph sample.
Best suited to short-to-medium text in informal contexts such as posters, playful headlines, packaging callouts, children’s materials, greeting cards, stickers, and social graphics. It also works well for emphatic quotes or brand voice moments where a friendly, handmade feel is desired; for longer passages, generous leading helps maintain clarity.
The overall tone is warm, approachable, and lightly mischievous—more doodled than formal. Its bouncy shapes and irregularities read as personal and conversational, like quick notes or playful signage. The texture suggests spontaneity and charm rather than precision.
The design appears intended to capture a quick, marker-drawn handwritten look while staying legible in mixed-case text. Its rounded shapes, broad forms, and controlled irregularity aim to communicate friendliness and approachability in contemporary casual design.
Uppercase and lowercase share a similar construction and weight, which keeps mixed-case settings cohesive and informal. Numerals follow the same rounded, chunky drawing style, matching the alphabet well for casual display and short bursts of text.