Print Esje 11 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, kids, events, playful, handmade, casual, friendly, punchy, handmade feel, casual display, playful tone, inky texture, brushy, textured, rounded, chunky, imperfect.
A compact, hand-drawn print style with thick, brush-like strokes and visibly rough edges. Letterforms are mostly upright with rounded terminals and slightly uneven contours, creating a lively, imperfect rhythm. Counters are generally open and simple, with a mix of rounded and squared interior shapes that keeps the texture consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures. Spacing appears intentionally loose and natural rather than mechanically uniform, reinforcing the drawn-by-hand feel.
Works best for short to medium-length display text where personality and immediacy matter—posters, packaging callouts, social graphics, event materials, and playful branding. It can also suit children’s products or casual editorial headings where a friendly, handmade emphasis is desired.
The overall tone is playful and approachable, with an arts-and-crafts spontaneity that reads as human and informal. Its heavy, inky texture adds energy and impact, giving copy a bold, cheerful voice without feeling rigid or corporate.
Designed to capture an inked, hand-lettered print look with strong presence and visible texture, prioritizing charm and expressiveness over geometric precision. The consistent stroke mass and simple forms aim for quick readability while keeping a distinctly handcrafted voice.
The texture suggests a marker or dry-brush tool, with occasional stroke wobble and slight width fluctuation that becomes part of the font’s character. The numerals match the same casual construction and weight, making the set feel cohesive for mixed text and display use.