Print Gumel 7 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, book covers, greeting cards, social graphics, playful, handmade, casual, quirky, friendly, human touch, informality, expressiveness, approachability, brushy, wiry, tapered, sketchy, lively.
A lively handwritten print with wiry strokes and visible pen/brush tapering at terminals. Letterforms are largely unconnected and upright, with irregular curves, occasional wobble, and slightly uneven baselines that reinforce a drawn-by-hand rhythm. Caps are tall and simple, while lowercase stays compact with modest extenders and small, loose counters; spacing is naturally inconsistent, giving text an airy, spontaneous texture. Numerals follow the same informal construction, with open shapes and varied stroke endings.
Works best where a friendly, handmade voice is desired: packaging callouts, posters, book covers, greeting cards, and social media graphics. It can also suit short editorial pull quotes or headings where its irregular rhythm reads as intentional character rather than distraction.
The overall tone is casual and personable, like quick notes or labeling done with a fine brush pen. Its imperfect edges and varied stroke endings add charm and approachability, leaning more whimsical than formal. The texture reads organic and human, suggesting spontaneity rather than polish.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-drawn lettering—quick, informal, and expressive—while remaining legible across mixed-case text. Its consistent upright stance and simple construction suggest an everyday print style optimized for approachable display and short-form reading.
Round letters show subtle asymmetry and occasional pinched joins, and several glyphs feature slight entry/exit flicks that create a gentle sense of motion. At smaller sizes the thin strokes and open counters keep the color light, while the natural variance can become a prominent stylistic feature in longer passages.