Print Gelan 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: kids, packaging, posters, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, handmade warmth, casual voice, playful display, approachable branding, rounded, brushy, bouncy, chunky, soft terminals.
A hand-drawn print style with thick, brush-like strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are simplified and slightly irregular, with a gently uneven stroke edge that reads as marker or paint. Counters are open and generous, curves are plump, and joins tend to be blunt rather than sharply constructed. Proportions vary subtly from glyph to glyph, creating a lively rhythm; uppercase is compact and sturdy while lowercase shows a small x-height with tall ascenders/descenders and a slightly bouncy baseline feel. Numerals match the same chunky, rounded construction and maintain clear silhouettes at display sizes.
Best suited for short display copy where a friendly, handmade feel is desired—such as children’s materials, playful posters, product packaging, crafts branding, invitations, and social graphics. It can also work for UI accents or labels when used in moderation and at sizes that preserve its rounded details.
The overall tone is warm and informal, suggesting a personable, handwritten voice. Its mild irregularities and rounded shapes give it a cheerful, approachable character that feels crafty and conversational rather than precise or corporate.
The design appears intended to emulate a quick, confident hand-lettered marker style: bold, readable shapes with deliberate imperfections that communicate approachability and fun. It prioritizes character and charm for display settings over strict typographic refinement.
Spacing appears comfortably loose, helping the dense strokes stay legible in short phrases. Distinctive rounded bowls and simplified diagonals contribute to an intentionally naïve, drawn-by-hand consistency that favors personality over geometric uniformity.