Print Tulav 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, folksy, friendly, rustic, playful, storybook, handcrafted feel, display impact, rustic charm, friendly tone, vintage flavor, chunky, soft-edged, wedge-serif, hand-cut, inked.
This typeface has a chunky, hand-rendered presence with softly irregular contours and subtly uneven stroke endings that feel cut or pressed rather than mechanically drawn. Serifs read as small wedges and blunted slabs, often asymmetrical, giving the letterforms a lively, crafted rhythm. Curves are full and rounded, counters are generous, and joins show slight swelling and tapering that adds an inked, tactile quality. Capitals are sturdy and prominent, while lowercase forms keep a compact, readable structure with distinctive, idiosyncratic shapes (notably in letters like a, g, y, and z). Numerals match the same hand-shaped solidity, with rounded terminals and slightly varied widths.
Best suited for display typography such as headlines, posters, packaging, and identity work where a handmade, characterful texture is desirable. It can work well for book covers and short bursts of copy (taglines, pull quotes), especially when aiming for a cozy or rustic tone, but its bold, textured details are most effective when given room to breathe at larger sizes.
The overall tone is warm and informal, suggesting handmade signage, folktale titles, or cozy, nostalgic print. Its irregularities feel intentional and friendly rather than rough, giving text a conversational, approachable voice. The serifed, woodcut-like flavor adds a rustic charm that can read as playful or gently theatrical depending on scale and spacing.
The design appears intended to capture the charm of hand-printed lettering—part vintage display serif, part informal drawn type—while maintaining clear, readable shapes. Its consistent weight and softened, irregular finishing suggest a deliberate attempt to evoke craft, warmth, and personality in titles and branding.
Spacing and widths vary naturally across glyphs, reinforcing a drawn-by-hand cadence. The heaviest strokes and softened corners create strong silhouette recognition, especially at display sizes, while the small wedge serifs add texture without making the forms feel formal.