Print Gyniv 1 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, kids media, craft branding, event flyers, playful, quirky, casual, friendly, handmade, handmade warmth, compact display, casual voice, quirky charm, condensed, rounded, monoline, irregular, cartoony.
A condensed, hand-drawn print with mostly monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Forms are simplified and slightly uneven, with gentle wobble in stems and bowls that keeps the texture lively rather than mechanical. Counters are compact, curves are somewhat squarish in places, and spacing feels intentionally inconsistent, reinforcing an informal, drawn-by-hand rhythm. Capitals are tall and narrow; lowercase follows a simple, single-storey approach where applicable, with a prominent i/j dot and compact punctuation-like details.
Works best for short headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and friendly branding where an informal, hand-lettered voice is desirable. It can also suit children’s materials, casual editorial sidebars, and event flyers, especially when paired with a more neutral text face for longer reading.
The overall tone is playful and approachable, with a quirky, offbeat energy that reads like marker lettering or quick signage. Its narrow build and bouncy irregularity give it a chatty, humorous feel suited to lighthearted messaging rather than formal copy.
Designed to capture the immediacy of hand-printed lettering in a compact, space-saving width while maintaining strong legibility. The goal appears to be a personable, quirky display style with consistent stroke weight and intentionally imperfect shapes for warmth and character.
The alphabet shows noticeable character-to-character idiosyncrasies (e.g., varied shoulder shapes and bowl widths), which adds charm but also creates a strong stylistic presence in continuous text. The narrow proportions allow tight headlines, while the handmade texture becomes more apparent as size increases.