Print Alnus 1 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, quotes, social media, casual, playful, friendly, handmade, airy, handwritten charm, casual display, space saving, human warmth, monoline, tall, condensed, loopy, bouncy.
A tall, condensed handwritten print with a monoline feel and gently wavering strokes that mimic quick pen lettering. The forms are slightly slanted and loosely structured, with narrow counters and elongated ascenders/descenders that create a strong vertical rhythm. Terminals are rounded and soft, and curves (notably in S, J, y, and g) show subtle loops and hooks that add personality without fully connecting letters.
This style works best for short to medium-length display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, quotes, and social graphics where a personable, handwritten voice is desired. It can also suit invitations or editorial sideheads when a casual, narrow look helps fit more characters without feeling dense.
The overall tone is informal and approachable, with a breezy, spontaneous character. Its narrow, elongated shapes and lively curves read as playful and human, suggesting quick notes, casual titles, and lighthearted messaging rather than strict formality.
The design appears intended to capture the speed and charm of everyday handwriting in an unconnected print style, balancing legibility with a lively, slightly quirky rhythm. Its tall proportions and narrow set suggest a space-saving display hand that stays light and conversational.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent hand-drawn logic, but with natural irregularities in width and stroke trajectory that enhance the handwritten impression. Numerals follow the same tall, narrow construction, maintaining the font’s vertical cadence in mixed text.