Print Hamiw 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children's, headlines, social media, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, whimsical, handmade feel, approachability, casual branding, playful display, informal readability, rounded, brushy, bouncy, monoline, soft terminals.
A lively hand-drawn print face with chunky, mostly monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms show gentle wobble and uneven stroke edges, creating an intentionally imperfect, marker-like texture. Proportions are compact and slightly condensed, with simple geometric bowls and open counters that keep forms readable at display sizes. The rhythm is bouncy and informal, with subtle variability in widths and a consistent, upright stance across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Well suited for short-to-medium display copy where a friendly handmade feel is desired—posters, invitations, labels, craft branding, and playful packaging. It also works for social graphics and casual editorial callouts where personality matters more than strict typographic regularity.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a kid-friendly, DIY personality. Its irregularities feel human and warm rather than rough, giving text a conversational, handmade energy.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident marker lettering in a clean, unconnected print style. It prioritizes charm, warmth, and legibility at larger sizes while retaining natural variation to avoid a rigid, mechanical look.
Distinctive details include single-storey lowercase forms (such as a and g), a simple hooked j, and numerals that match the rounded, hand-rendered construction. The ampersand and punctuation in the sample carry the same soft, brushy presence, helping longer phrases maintain a cohesive, informal voice.