Print Elfa 1 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, social media, headlines, quotes, casual, expressive, handmade, energetic, friendly, handwritten texture, casual voice, quick emphasis, human warmth, brushy, textured, slanted, loose, lively.
A lively, brush-pen style script with unconnected letterforms and a consistent rightward slant. Strokes show natural pressure modulation with tapered entries and exits and slightly rough, inked edges that create a textured, hand-drawn finish. The rhythm is quick and uneven in an intentional way: widths vary by glyph, curves are open and airy, and terminals often flick or hook, giving the line a spontaneous cadence. Uppercase forms are simple and gestural, while lowercase maintains clear, readable skeletons with compact bowls and modest ascenders/descenders.
Well-suited to short display settings where a handmade voice is desirable—packaging callouts, posters, social graphics, invitations, labels, and quote treatments. It can also work for brief subheads or emphasis lines when you want a casual, brushed feel, but the lively texture and irregularity are best showcased at larger sizes.
The font conveys an informal, personal tone—like quick marker notes or a handwritten sign. Its energetic slant and brushy texture feel approachable and human, with a slightly gritty, analog character rather than polished calligraphy.
Designed to capture the immediacy of brush handwriting in a clean, usable font: expressive, slightly textured strokes, fast rhythm, and straightforward letterforms that read easily while still feeling distinctly hand-made.
Letterforms favor legibility over ornament, with minimal joining and limited flourishes, which keeps words readable even with the textured stroke edges. Numerals share the same brisk, handwritten construction, with open counters and fast, single-stroke gestures that match the text rhythm.