Print Gyguy 1 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, comics, quirky, folksy, playful, handmade, casual, handmade feel, expressive display, casual voice, storybook tone, wobbly, rough-edged, organic, choppy strokes, uneven rhythm.
A hand-drawn print style with slightly wobbly verticals and subtly irregular curves that give each letter a made-by-hand texture. Strokes stay mostly monolinear but show natural width fluctuations and tapered, brushlike ends, with occasional blunt terminals and small kinks at joins. Counters tend to be compact and somewhat rectangular, and overall spacing feels lively rather than mechanically even, producing a distinctive, slightly condensed rhythm across words and lines.
This font performs best in short-to-medium display settings where its irregularities become a feature: headlines, posters, packaging callouts, book covers, and comic or zine-style layouts. It can also add personality to signage, labels, and pull quotes when set with comfortable tracking and generous leading.
The tone is informal and personable, with a quirky, storybook energy that feels homemade and a bit mischievous. Its rough edges and uneven cadence create a friendly, human presence suited to expressive, character-forward typography rather than polished neutrality.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-lettered marker or brush printing—prioritizing warmth, individuality, and a slightly rough texture over strict geometric consistency. It aims to provide a distinctive voice for playful, informal communication while remaining legible at typical display sizes.
Uppercase forms read sturdy and poster-like, while lowercase adds extra charm through inconsistent bowls, varied terminal shapes, and idiosyncratic details. Numerals share the same drawn texture and soft angularity, keeping the set cohesive in mixed alphanumeric settings.