Print Pekaf 1 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children's, social media, headlines, playful, friendly, handmade, quirky, casual, hand-lettered feel, approachability, informal display, playful branding, rounded, brushy, bouncy, organic, textured.
A compact, hand-drawn print style with rounded forms and a lively, uneven rhythm. Strokes look brush- or marker-like, with noticeable contrast between thicker downstrokes and finer connecting turns, and terminals that taper or bulb slightly. Curves are generously rounded, counters are small-to-medium, and the overall fit feels tight, producing a dense, punchy word shape. Letterforms vary subtly in width and proportion, reinforcing an informal, made-by-hand consistency rather than mechanical repetition.
Works best for short to medium text where personality matters—posters, packaging, café or boutique branding, social media graphics, and playful headlines. It can also serve for brief captions or callouts, but the dense fit and lively irregularity are most effective when given room and size.
The tone is cheerful and approachable, with a slightly mischievous, quirky personality. Its bouncy spacing and soft, rounded shapes read as warm and conversational, suited to lighthearted messaging and human-centered branding.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident hand lettering: friendly, legible, and expressive without connecting strokes. The focus is on charm and immediacy, providing a casual display voice that feels personal and crafted.
Lowercase forms lean toward simple, print-like constructions (single-storey shapes where applicable), and the numerals share the same rounded, brushy treatment for a cohesive texture. The texture becomes most apparent at larger sizes, where stroke modulation and irregular terminals add character.