Print Emwi 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'MVB Diazo' by MVB (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, stickers, kids branding, playful, handmade, quirky, friendly, rugged, handcrafted feel, display impact, approachability, texture, chunky, rounded, brushy, worn, cartoonish.
A chunky, hand-drawn sans with thick, rounded strokes and subtly irregular outlines that mimic a marker or brush on textured paper. Curves are slightly lumpy and terminals look softly blunted, with small nicks and edge wobble that give the letterforms a worn, printed-by-hand feel. Counters stay fairly open for the weight, and the overall rhythm is energetic rather than mechanically uniform, with noticeable per-glyph idiosyncrasies and uneven stroke edges.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, product packaging, labels, and stickers where its handmade texture can read clearly. It also works well for playful branding and informal signage, especially when paired with simple supporting type for longer passages.
The tone is casual and upbeat, with a quirky, homemade charm that feels approachable and slightly mischievous. Its roughened edges and bouncy shapes suggest craft, kids’ media, and informal signage rather than polished corporate typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, hand-inked look with intentional imperfections—prioritizing personality, warmth, and immediacy over precision. The consistent heaviness and rounded construction aim for strong visibility and a friendly, craft-forward voice in display typography.
The heavy black mass and textured contours create strong impact at display sizes, while the irregularities and tight interior spaces can build visual noise as sizes get smaller or tracking gets tight. Numerals match the same bold, rounded, hand-rendered character, keeping a consistent, poster-like presence across letters and figures.