Print Wanaw 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children’s, craft labels, playful, handmade, quirky, casual, storybook, handmade charm, friendly tone, space saving, display impact, monoline, condensed, bouncy, textured, irregular.
A compact, hand-drawn print face with tall, narrow proportions and a lightly wobbly baseline. Strokes read as mostly monoline with low contrast and slightly soft, brush-pen edges, giving the letterforms a dry-marker texture. Counters are small and openings are tight, with simplified construction and modest rounding at corners. Overall spacing is compact and the rhythm is irregular in a controlled way, preserving a consistent handmade look across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Works well for short headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and playful branding where a handmade voice is desirable. It also suits children’s materials, DIY/craft labeling, and editorial sidebars where an informal, personal tone can carry the message. For longer passages, more generous leading and tracking help maintain readability.
The tone is informal and friendly, with a quirky, slightly mischievous energy. Its narrow, upright stance feels quick and conversational, like neat handwriting made for labels or notes rather than formal text. The subtle inconsistencies and textured stroke ends add warmth and a human, crafty character.
The design appears intended to mimic a quick, confident hand-printed style with a narrow footprint, prioritizing personality and a lively texture over strict geometric precision. It aims for approachable display use while staying legible through simple forms and consistent stroke weight.
Capitals and lowercase share a cohesive, drawn-by-hand logic, and the numerals match the same narrow, monoline feel. The design tends to look most comfortable when given a bit of size, as the tight counters and compact spacing can make dense settings feel busy at smaller sizes.