Print Gaday 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Along Sans Rasoe' and 'Quenbach' by Brenners Template, 'Skate' and 'Timeout' by DearType, 'Higakles' by Edignwn Type, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, and 'DIN Next' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, stickers, children's books, playful, folksy, bold, handmade, friendly, handmade feel, casual signage, playful display, bold impact, chunky, rounded, blunt, bouncy, irregular.
A heavy, hand-drawn print style with chunky strokes and softly rounded corners. Forms are compact with slightly uneven contours, giving an inked/painted texture rather than a geometric finish. Counters tend to be small and apertures are fairly closed, while terminals end bluntly with subtle wobble. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, creating a lively, organic rhythm across words.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, packaging labels, event graphics, and punchy headlines. It also works well for playful branding, crafts-themed materials, and children’s or educational collateral where a handmade feel is desirable.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a playful, slightly rustic character. Its bold presence feels approachable and a bit mischievous, like marker lettering used for handmade signs or casual headlines.
The design appears intended to mimic bold hand-rendered lettering with an intentionally imperfect outline and compact, punchy silhouettes. It prioritizes personality and immediacy—like quick brush or marker strokes—over strict typographic regularity for an expressive display voice.
Distinctive, simplified shapes (including a single-storey-style lowercase construction and compact bowls) emphasize personality over precision. The strong color and tight internal spaces make it most effective at display sizes where the rough edges and quirky proportions can read clearly.