Print Hymas 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, headlines, labels, rustic, folksy, storybook, playful, handmade, handmade feel, display impact, rustic charm, friendly tone, brushy, chunky, soft serifs, wavy baseline, inked.
A chunky, hand-rendered print face with broad strokes and gently uneven contours that feel like brush or marker lettering. The letterforms are upright with rounded corners, subtly flared terminals, and occasional wedge-like, soft serif touches that give a slightly archaic, hand-carved look. Curves are full and open, counters are roomy, and spacing shows mild irregularity that adds rhythm and texture without collapsing readability. Numerals match the letterforms with the same weighty, slightly wobbly construction and friendly proportions.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, and packaging where a handcrafted, friendly voice is desired. It can work for book covers, café or market-style signage, labels, and branded callouts, especially when set with generous leading and not-too-tight tracking. For extended body copy, it reads best in larger sizes where the textured edges and heavy strokes can breathe.
The overall tone is warm, informal, and slightly rustic, suggesting handmade signage and storybook headings rather than strict typographic precision. Its confident black shapes and quirky modulation convey charm and approachability with a hint of old-time craft.
The design appears intended to mimic confident hand lettering in a bold, printable style—prioritizing personality, warmth, and visual impact over strict geometric consistency. Its softened serif-like terminals and brushy texture aim to evoke traditional craft and informal display typography.
The texture comes from inconsistent stroke edges and small variations in width and silhouette from glyph to glyph, creating an organic color on the page. In longer text, the heavy strokes and lively shapes produce a strong visual presence, with best clarity at display sizes or short passages.