Print Derus 7 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, posters, packaging, headlines, children's, playful, hand-drawn, whimsical, quirky, storybook, handmade feel, friendly tone, expressive display, casual voice, brushy, tapered, inked, angular, lively.
A hand-drawn print face with brush-like strokes and tapered terminals that create subtle, organic modulation. Letterforms are narrow and slightly irregular, with a lively baseline rhythm and small variations in stroke endings that suggest quick pen or brush movement. Counters are generally open and simplified, and many shapes mix rounded bowls with sharper, angled joins for a sketchy, energetic texture. Spacing feels a bit uneven by design, reinforcing a casual, made-by-hand consistency across the set.
This font works best for short to medium-length text where personality matters: titles, posters, book covers, packaging callouts, and display-sized captions. It can also suit children’s materials, crafts branding, and casual editorial pull quotes where a hand-rendered texture is desirable and a touch of irregularity adds charm.
The overall tone is playful and slightly mischievous, with a storybook or cartoon feel rather than a formal calligraphic voice. Its irregularities read as personable and crafty, giving text a light, informal character suited to friendly or imaginative messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic informal handwritten printing with a brush-ink feel, prioritizing character and spontaneity over rigid uniformity. It aims to deliver an approachable display texture that remains readable while retaining the quirks and variation associated with hand lettering.
Uppercase forms are relatively tall and expressive, while lowercase letters keep straightforward silhouettes with occasional flicks and hooks at terminals. Numerals follow the same hand-rendered logic, with simplified construction and noticeable stroke taper that keeps the texture cohesive in mixed alphanumeric settings.