Print Nosy 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, reverse italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, headlines, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, bubbly, hand-drawn feel, friendly display, casual branding, playful tone, rounded, chunky, soft, brushy, wonky.
A chunky, hand-drawn print style with rounded terminals and a soft, slightly brushy edge. Strokes are consistently heavy with minimal contrast, and the forms lean subtly in the opposite direction of typical italics. Letter construction is simplified and lively, with gently uneven curves, variable glyph widths, and a compact lowercase that reads as relatively short in height. Counters stay open and generous despite the weight, and the overall rhythm feels bouncy rather than rigid or geometric.
It works best for short to medium-length text where character is more important than strict regularity—such as children’s materials, playful packaging, informal posters, greeting cards, and friendly branding headlines. The heavy stroke and open shapes also help it hold up in larger sizes and high-contrast applications.
The font conveys an upbeat, approachable tone with a kid-friendly, doodled energy. Its informal wobble and rounded shapes give it a humorous, lighthearted personality that feels conversational and handmade.
The design appears intended to mimic bold marker or brush lettering in a clean, unconnected print form, prioritizing warmth and personality over typographic precision. Its slightly counter-leaning stance and rounded construction add a distinctive, humorous twist while maintaining clear letter recognition.
Uppercase and lowercase share the same casual drawing logic, with visibly hand-shaped bowls and shoulders that avoid sharp joins. Numerals match the rounded, slightly irregular style, keeping the set cohesive for simple display uses.