Print Pelef 1 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, children’s, branding, playful, folksy, friendly, casual, quirky, hand-lettered, approachability, craft feel, informal tone, display charm, brushlike, rounded, bouncy, organic, lively.
A casual, hand-drawn print face with brushlike strokes and visibly modulated thickness. Forms are rounded and slightly irregular, with soft terminals, occasional tapered ends, and a gentle wobble that preserves a consistent rhythm without feeling mechanical. Counters tend to be open and friendly, curves are prominent, and proportions vary naturally from glyph to glyph, giving the alphabet an easy, drawn-by-hand coherence.
Well suited to short-to-medium display settings where warmth and personality are desired, such as packaging, café menus, posters, greeting cards, and playful brand identities. It can also work for short passages in informal contexts when ample size and spacing are available.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a lighthearted, homespun character. Its bouncy shapes and informal detailing suggest personality and spontaneity rather than precision, making it feel conversational and inviting.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident hand lettering with a brush or marker, balancing readability with charming irregularities. It prioritizes an approachable, crafted feel that helps headlines and brand phrases sound more personal and less formal.
Several capitals show simplified, sign-painter-like construction (notably the single-stroke feel in letters like E, F, and T), while rounded letters lean on generous curves and open bowls. Numerals follow the same handmade logic, with soft curves and slight inconsistencies that reinforce the human touch.