Print Reta 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, and 'Crunold' by Trustha (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, stickers, event promos, comics, playful, grungy, energetic, comic, rowdy, attention grab, handmade feel, distressed texture, casual display, rough edges, chiseled, chunky, bouncy, irregular.
A heavy, slanted display face with chunky silhouettes and visibly rough, torn-looking edges. Strokes are thick and compact with a bouncy baseline and irregular contours that feel carved or brush-cut rather than mechanically smooth. Counters are relatively tight and shapes are simplified, prioritizing bold mass and quick recognition over fine detail. The overall rhythm is lively and slightly uneven, with small nicks and notches adding texture across the alphabet and numerals.
Well-suited to short, high-impact typography such as posters, punchy headlines, packaging callouts, stickers, and energetic event promotions. It also works for comic-style titling or playful branding where a rugged, handmade texture is desirable, especially at larger sizes.
The texture and forward-leaning posture give the font a loud, mischievous tone—more streetwise and punchy than polite. Its distressed outlines read as handmade and spontaneous, suggesting motion, noise, and a bit of chaos. The result feels friendly and humorous, with an edge that suits high-energy messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a handmade, distressed flavor—combining bold, italicized forms with deliberately imperfect edges to create an informal, attention-grabbing voice.
The rough perimeter treatment is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, helping it hold a unified personality in longer lines of text. In dense settings the heavy weight and textured edges can close up small details, so it reads best when given room and strong contrast against the background.