Print Piley 11 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, signage, casual, energetic, friendly, handmade, retro, hand-lettered feel, display impact, casual branding, expressive texture, brushy, slanted, condensed, springy, expressive.
This font presents as a slanted, brush-drawn print with compact proportions and lively, uneven stroke modulation. Letterforms are mostly unconnected, with tapered entries and exits that suggest quick marker or brush pressure changes. Curves are slightly irregular and organic, and verticals often lean forward with a rhythmic bounce across words. Counters are generally open and simple, and terminals tend to be rounded or softly pointed rather than sharply cut, reinforcing the hand-rendered feel.
It works best for short-to-medium display text where its energetic brush texture can read clearly—headlines, posters, packaging callouts, social graphics, and informal signage. It can also add character to quotes or subheads when paired with a quieter companion text face.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, with a spontaneous, handwritten character that feels personable and direct. The brisk slant and punchy strokes give it motion and a bit of swagger, making it feel contemporary yet casually retro, like hand-lettered signage or note-taking with a bold brush pen.
The design appears intended to capture the look of quick, confident hand lettering in a bold brush style while remaining legible in all-caps and mixed-case settings. Its compact, forward-leaning forms and expressive stroke endings aim to add immediacy and personality to display typography.
Uppercase forms are tall and simplified, while lowercase shows more fluidity and variation in stroke endings, contributing to a natural handwritten rhythm. Numerals follow the same brush logic, with distinctive, gestural shapes that prioritize personality over strict uniformity.