Print Arluf 13 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, greeting cards, posters, craft labels, playful, whimsical, casual, friendly, quirky, handwritten clarity, approachability, compact display, casual charm, monoline, tall, condensed, rounded terminals, loopy.
A monoline, handwritten print style with tall, condensed proportions and generous vertical rhythm. Strokes stay consistently light with softly rounded terminals, and many letters show subtle wobble and slight irregularities that read as drawn rather than constructed. Counters are open and airy, curves are smooth and somewhat narrow, and a few characters incorporate gentle loops or curls (notably in several lowercase forms), giving the set an informal, personable texture. Spacing appears moderate and even in text, with a clean baseline and generally straightforward, unconnected letterforms.
This font works well for short to medium-length text where a friendly handmade tone is desired—such as children’s materials, invitations, greeting cards, casual packaging, and small-display headlines. It can also add character to labels, DIY/craft branding, and social graphics when paired with a more neutral companion for longer reading.
The overall tone is playful and approachable, with a whimsical, storybook-like charm. Its narrow, tall shapes and hand-drawn steadiness suggest a lighthearted voice suited to casual communication rather than formal or corporate settings.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, narrow hand-printing with a consistent pen stroke, prioritizing charm and approachability while maintaining clear, readable letterforms. The tall proportions and restrained detailing support compact layouts and a distinctive, lightly whimsical voice.
Uppercase forms are simple and legible with a consistent vertical emphasis, while the lowercase introduces more personality through occasional loops and bouncy curves. Numerals follow the same narrow, handwritten logic, keeping the set visually cohesive in mixed text.