Print Elli 1 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, social media, book covers, casual, friendly, sketchy, lively, relaxed, handwritten feel, casual voice, natural texture, informal emphasis, hand-drawn, inked, loose, organic, textured.
This typeface presents a loose, hand-drawn print style with a consistent rightward slant and gently irregular stroke edges that mimic pen or marker on paper. Letterforms are mostly unconnected with open counters and simplified construction, mixing rounded bowls with brisk, angular joins. Strokes show subtle pressure variation and occasional wobble, creating a natural rhythm and uneven baseline that reads intentionally human. Proportions are compact with relatively small lowercase bodies and long, expressive extenders that add motion in running text.
It works best where a human voice is desirable: headlines, short paragraphs, packaging callouts, posters, and social graphics. The textured strokes and energetic slant also suit titles and pull quotes, especially when paired with a calmer text face for longer reading.
The overall tone is informal and approachable, with a quick, personal note-taking energy. Its slight slant and textured outlines give it an animated, conversational feel—more like a handwritten caption than a polished script. The effect is warm and playful without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of handwritten print—casual, slightly rough, and expressive—while staying legible in phrases and short passages. It prioritizes personality and motion over strict geometric regularity, delivering a natural, everyday handwritten character.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same casual skeleton, with minor variations in width and curve that reinforce an authentic hand-rendered look. Numerals follow the same inked, slightly irregular treatment, and the texture remains visible at display sizes where the edges can breathe.