Print Goniv 1 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, game ui, packaging, spooky, whimsical, storybook, handmade, quirky, thematic display, hand-lettered charm, dramatic impact, decorative edge, spiky, angular, flared, calligraphic, jagged.
This typeface has a hand-drawn, print-like construction with slightly uneven rhythm and subtly changing stroke endings that feel cut or notched. Forms are generally condensed, with compact bowls and a relatively small x-height, while ascenders and capitals read tall and prominent. Stroke contrast stays modest, but many terminals finish in sharp, wedge-like points or small flares, giving letters a carved, slightly jagged silhouette. Curves are rounded yet irregular, and diagonals and serifs/feet often taper into spikes, creating a lively, distressed edge without heavy texture.
Best suited for display settings such as titles, short headlines, posters, and cover typography where its spiky terminals and handcrafted irregularity can be appreciated. It also works well for themed applications—seasonal promotions, fantasy or horror entertainment branding, and illustrative packaging—while longer text is more effective in larger sizes and with generous spacing.
The overall tone is eerie-but-playful: it suggests Halloween signage, fantasy titles, or a gothic fairytale rather than formal blackletter. The pointed terminals and quirky, uneven hand feel add a mischievous, slightly ominous character that reads as decorative and expressive.
The design appears intended to emulate an informal hand-lettered style with deliberately sharpened, decorative terminals, balancing readability with a theatrical, character-driven edge. Its condensed build and distinctive endings help create immediate mood and recognizability in display use.
Capitals have strong presence thanks to tall proportions and prominent angular details, while lowercase remains readable but more idiosyncratic in bowls and joins. Numerals match the same spiked terminal language, helping headings and short lines keep a consistent voice.