Print Fonaz 1 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, book covers, quirky, playful, storybook, handmade, retro, standout texture, handmade charm, vintage flavor, display impact, wedge serifs, soft joins, rounded bowls, ink-trap feel, lively rhythm.
A compact, heavy text face with pronounced wedge-like serifs and a slightly hand-cut, printmaking character. Strokes are sturdy and fairly consistent, with gently rounded curves and subtly irregular joins that keep the texture lively without becoming rough. Counters are moderately tight, terminals often taper into small triangular tips, and several shapes show an ink-trap-like notch or bite that adds sparkle at larger sizes. The lowercase is compact and utilitarian, with a single-storey a and g, and the overall fit is snug with a dense, rhythmic color on the line.
This font is well suited to short-to-medium display settings where its wedge serifs and hand-printed quirks can be appreciated—headlines, posters, packaging, and identity work. It can also work for pull quotes or brief editorial accents when a dense, energetic texture is desired.
The tone is informal and characterful—more mischievous than formal—suggesting vintage display lettering, storybook headings, and handcrafted signage. Its assertive weight reads confident and friendly, with enough eccentric detail to feel personal and memorable.
The design appears intended to blend sturdy readability with a handmade, vintage-leaning personality. By pairing compact proportions with sharp, tapered serifs and small notches, it aims to deliver strong presence in display typography while keeping an informal, crafted feel.
Distinctive details such as the stylized interior shapes in O/Q and the sharp, chiseled terminals give the design a logo-ready personality. The numerals match the same stout, wedge-serif construction, maintaining a cohesive, punchy texture across mixed text.