Print Algev 1 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, book covers, playful, casual, friendly, whimsical, handmade, handmade feel, casual tone, space saving, expressive display, human warmth, monoline, tall, condensed, airy, bouncy.
A tall, condensed handwritten print with a monoline feel and gently wavering stroke edges. The letterforms lean forward with a loose, sketchy rhythm, mixing straight stems with soft curves and rounded terminals. Proportions are narrow and vertical, with occasional irregularities in width and character spacing that reinforce a natural, drawn look. Numerals follow the same slim, slightly quirky construction, keeping the overall texture light and open.
This font works well for short display settings where a friendly, handcrafted presence is desirable—such as posters, casual headlines, packaging callouts, social graphics, and book or album covers. Its narrow footprint can help fit longer words into tight spaces while maintaining a light, conversational feel.
The overall tone is casual and approachable, with a playful, improvised energy that reads like quick marker or pen lettering. Its narrow, lively shapes suggest informality and motion, giving text a personable, everyday charm rather than a polished or corporate voice.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, legible hand printing with a consistent, streamlined silhouette and just enough irregularity to feel human. It prioritizes personality and vertical economy, aiming for an energetic, informal voice that stays readable in display text.
Capitals are simple and upright in structure but softened by hand-drawn curvature, while lowercase forms add extra personality through varied bowls, hooks, and loops. The forward slant and narrow set create a distinctive vertical cadence that can feel energetic in lines of text, especially at larger sizes.