Print Yiju 1 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, social graphics, playful, handmade, casual, bold, lively, handmade feel, playful display, diy texture, bold impact, brushy, rough edges, organic, chunky, textured.
A chunky, hand-drawn print with brushlike strokes and visibly uneven edges. Stems are thick and mostly monolinear in feel, with small swelling and tapering that suggests marker or dry-brush pressure. Counters are compact and sometimes slightly irregular, while curves and joins show natural wobble rather than geometric precision. The uppercase set reads tall and condensed with simple, straightforward construction; the lowercase is compact with rounded bowls and a single-storey structure in several letters, and the figures follow the same informal, heavy rhythm.
Works best for short, bold statements in posters, headlines, and social graphics where an informal, human touch is desirable. It also suits playful packaging, event promos, and kid-oriented materials, especially when paired with a simple sans or neutral text face for longer reading.
The overall tone is friendly and energetic, with a DIY, handmade character that feels approachable rather than formal. The rough texture and slightly bouncy rhythm give it a humorous, lighthearted voice suited to expressive messaging.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-lettered brush/marker writing in a compact, punchy form. Its irregular edges and simplified letterforms prioritize personality and impact over strict uniformity, giving designers a ready-made handmade accent for display typography.
The texture varies subtly from glyph to glyph, creating an intentionally imperfect, drawn-on-paper look. The dense stroke weight and tight interior spaces make it most comfortable at larger sizes or with generous tracking, where the lively edge detail remains clear.