Print Bylas 1 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, reverse italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: notes, greeting cards, packaging, children’s content, posters, casual, friendly, playful, approachable, quirky, handwritten feel, casual legibility, personal tone, playful texture, natural variation, monoline, rounded, bouncy, sketchy, loose.
A loose, monoline handwritten print with softly rounded terminals and a lightly wobbly stroke that preserves the feel of a pen drawn in one pass. Letterforms lean subtly backward and keep an open, airy structure, with generous counters and simple, uncluttered construction. Proportions vary from glyph to glyph, creating an uneven, human rhythm; bowls and curves are slightly irregular, and straight strokes show small bends rather than rigid geometry. Overall spacing and widths are variable, and the lowercase sits compactly with relatively small internal height compared to ascenders and capitals.
Works well for short to medium text where a friendly, hand-written tone is desired: cards, invitations, informal posters, product labels, classroom materials, and playful editorial callouts. It’s especially effective when you want legible printing that still feels personal and unpolished.
The tone is informal and personable, like quick neat handwriting on a note or label. Its backward slant and gentle irregularity add a quirky, relaxed energy, keeping the texture light and conversational rather than formal or technical.
Designed to capture everyday handwritten printing with a light touch—readable letterforms, minimal ornament, and enough natural variation to feel human. The backward lean and bouncy rhythm suggest an aim for charm and personality over strict consistency.
Capitals are simple and open, with rounded C/G/O/Q forms and a straightforward, handwritten A and R. The numerals match the same casual construction, with soft curves and occasional asymmetry that reinforces the hand-drawn character. The sample text shows consistent readability at text sizes while still retaining a lively, imperfect stroke texture.