Print Esmu 11 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, social media, kids branding, playful, casual, friendly, handmade, energetic, handmade feel, casual display, expressive texture, approachable tone, brushy, textured, chunky, rounded, bouncy.
A lively hand-drawn print with thick, brush-like strokes and visibly uneven edges. Letterforms lean slightly and show irregular stroke modulation, with rounded terminals, soft corners, and occasional ink-like buildup that gives a textured silhouette. Proportions are compact and somewhat condensed, with a bouncy baseline and varied widths that enhance the drawn-by-hand rhythm. Counters tend to be small and slightly irregular, supporting a dense, punchy color in text.
Best suited to short, high-impact copy such as posters, packaging callouts, social graphics, and bold headlines where texture and personality are assets. It can also work for playful branding and titles, while longer paragraphs may benefit from larger sizes and generous spacing to keep the forms open.
The overall tone is informal and upbeat, like quick marker or brush lettering made for attention rather than refinement. It feels approachable and human, with a spontaneous, slightly messy charm that reads as fun and everyday rather than formal.
This design appears intended to mimic quick brush/marker lettering in a clean, unconnected print style, prioritizing warmth, motion, and handmade texture over geometric precision. The goal is a bold, characterful voice that feels personal and energetic in display settings.
In the sample text the dark, heavy strokes create strong contrast against the page and can begin to fill in at smaller sizes due to tight counters and textured edges. The irregularities are consistent enough to feel intentional, preserving legibility while keeping a distinctly handmade personality.