Print Penem 1 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, branding, social media, playful, retro, lively, casual, expressive, handmade feel, signage style, friendly branding, display impact, brushed, bouncy, slanted, tapered, calligraphic.
A brisk, right-slanted handwritten print with a brush-like stroke that tapers to pointed terminals. Letterforms are compact and upright in construction but animated by uneven stroke swelling, soft curves, and occasional flicks on entries and exits. Counters tend to be small and rounded, with a slightly irregular baseline rhythm that keeps the texture lively while remaining consistent across the set. Numerals follow the same gestural logic, mixing firm downstrokes with lighter, hairline turns and open, looping forms where appropriate.
Works best for short to medium display copy such as posters, event promos, packaging callouts, and brand marks that want a handcrafted touch. It also suits menus, quote graphics, and social content where an energetic, human feel is more important than strict regularity.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, with a mid-century, sign-painter energy that reads friendly rather than formal. Its sharp tapers and quick curves suggest speed and spontaneity, giving text a chatty, personable voice suited to lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to emulate quick brush lettering in a clean, unconnected print style—capturing the character of hand-rendered signage while keeping forms recognizable and readable for punchy display text.
The caps show more stylized brush movement and taller silhouettes, which can make initials and short words feel particularly punchy. In continuous text, the energetic slant and contrast create a patterned, animated color that favors display sizes over dense, extended reading.