Print Yanem 11 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, album art, zines, handmade, expressive, edgy, casual, playful, human warmth, handmade texture, casual voice, display impact, rough energy, brushy, scratchy, textured, angular, inked.
This font has a hand-drawn, brush-and-ink construction with visibly textured strokes, occasional dry-brush streaks, and uneven terminals that give each letter a lively, imperfect edge. Forms are generally upright-to-slightly slanted with a compact footprint and a tight, vertical rhythm; counters are often small and the stroke contrast varies noticeably within single strokes. Uppercase shapes lean toward angular, simplified structures, while lowercase characters are compact with minimal loop detail, keeping the overall silhouette brisk and punchy. Numerals match the same drawn texture and irregular stroke buildup, maintaining consistent color and energy across the set.
Best suited for display settings where texture and personality are desirable—posters, covers, product packaging, social graphics, and short headline or caption work. It can also work for brief blocks of text when a gritty, handwritten feel is intended, but it will be most impactful at medium to large sizes where the stroke texture can be seen clearly.
The tone feels informal and human, like quick marker lettering or a rough sign-painted note. Its scratchy texture and sharp gestures add attitude and urgency, while the consistent hand movement keeps it approachable rather than chaotic. Overall it reads as energetic and slightly rebellious, suited to designs that benefit from a candid, handcrafted voice.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-lettered print with visible tool texture and natural inconsistencies, while staying coherent enough for straightforward reading. Its compact proportions and assertive stroke behavior suggest a focus on expressive display use and a bold, handmade signature.
Spacing appears naturally uneven in a way that supports the handmade aesthetic, producing a varied word texture in running text. Many strokes show tapered starts and heavier ends, suggesting fast, pressure-sensitive drawing; rounded letters often appear slightly flattened or asymmetrical, reinforcing the improvised character.