Print Wadel 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, book covers, greeting cards, playful, quirky, handmade, whimsical, friendly, hand-lettered feel, compact display, casual personality, human warmth, condensed, tall, spiky, bouncy, inked.
A tall, tightly set handwritten print with slim, slightly uneven strokes and gently wobbly verticals. Letterforms are condensed and vertically emphasized, with small counters and compact apertures that create a lively, pinched rhythm. Strokes show subtle pressure shifts and occasional hooked or flared terminals, giving the outlines a hand-inked, slightly scratchy finish while maintaining consistent baseline discipline and clear, upright construction.
This font works best for short to medium-length display settings where personality matters: posters, titles, packaging callouts, and book or album covers. It can also suit invitations and greeting cards, especially when you want an informal, handmade feel with compact width for tight layouts.
The overall tone feels quirky and playful, like quick marker lettering on a poster or notebook heading. Its irregularities read as intentional and personable rather than rough, adding a whimsical, storybook energy without becoming chaotic.
The design appears intended to mimic casual hand-lettered print in a condensed, space-efficient form. It prioritizes character and rhythm over geometric precision, aiming for an approachable, handcrafted voice that stays readable at typical display sizes.
Uppercase shapes lean toward narrow, display-like proportions, while lowercase remains simple and legible with modest ascenders and descenders. Numerals follow the same condensed, hand-drawn logic, with open, straightforward forms that match the font’s informal cadence.