Print Elmi 14 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, quotes, invitations, casual, friendly, lively, playful, sketchy, handwritten feel, approachability, informal voice, human texture, monoline, hand-drawn, textured, uneven baseline, rounded terminals.
A slanted, hand-drawn print face with a monoline feel and gently varied stroke pressure that reads like marker or brush-pen writing. Letterforms are open and rounded with slightly irregular curves, subtly inconsistent widths, and a relaxed rhythm; strokes show small wobbles and tapered or softened terminals rather than sharp corners. Capitals are simple and roomy, while the lowercase is compact with a notably short x-height and tall ascenders/descenders that add vertical animation. Numerals follow the same informal construction with rounded shapes and uneven, human spacing.
Works well for short-to-medium text where a personal, casual voice is desired—such as posters, packaging callouts, greeting cards, invitations, quotes, and social graphics. It’s especially effective at larger sizes where the subtle stroke wobble and rounded terminals can be appreciated without sacrificing clarity.
The overall tone is approachable and conversational, with a spontaneous, handmade energy that feels personal rather than formal. Its quick, slightly sketchy construction and steady forward slant give it an upbeat, informal presence suited to friendly messaging and lighthearted branding.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, quick handwriting in unconnected print letters—prioritizing warmth and immediacy over mechanical uniformity. Its short x-height and lively proportions suggest a focus on expressive display use and friendly, informal communication.
Spacing feels intentionally loose and natural, with small variations in character width and sidebearings that reinforce the handwritten effect. The glyph set maintains consistent slant and stroke character across caps, lowercase, and numerals, preserving a cohesive “written in one sitting” impression.