Print Gylos 1 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Trade Gothic Next' and 'Trade Gothic Next Soft Rounded' by Linotype, and 'Cervino' by Typoforge Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, kids branding, playful, quirky, handmade, friendly, retro, display impact, handmade texture, casual tone, brand character, chunky, rounded, irregular, compact, bouncy.
This typeface uses chunky, compact letterforms with rounded corners and softly irregular contours that feel drawn rather than engineered. Strokes are consistently heavy and largely monoline, with subtle waviness and occasional notch-like terminals that create a slightly rugged edge. Counters are small and often asymmetrical, and curves (C, O, S) show gentle flattening and unevenness that adds character. Spacing and widths vary from glyph to glyph, producing a lively rhythm in text while maintaining clear, legible silhouettes.
It works best for short, attention-grabbing copy such as posters, headlines, product packaging, labels, stickers, and playful brand marks. The heavy, condensed forms hold up well in bold display settings and can add personality to UI accents or social graphics when used sparingly.
The overall tone is playful and informal, with a homemade charm that reads as friendly and a little mischievous. Its narrow, punchy shapes and bouncy irregularity evoke a casual, retro-leaning personality suited to lighthearted messaging rather than formal communication.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, hand-drawn display voice with strong presence and an intentionally imperfect texture. Its narrow proportions and simplified shapes prioritize punchy impact and approachable character over typographic neutrality.
Distinctive shapes include compact, tall lowercase forms and simplified numerals with soft corners that match the rest of the set. The texture in paragraphs is dense and energetic, and the slightly inconsistent stroke edges create a printed-by-hand feel that becomes more noticeable at larger sizes.