Print Bolam 1 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, classroom materials, greeting cards, packaging, posters, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, handmade, human touch, casual clarity, approachability, informal voice, rounded, monoline, open apertures, soft corners, irregular rhythm.
A rounded, monoline handwritten print with gently irregular stroke flow and softened terminals. Forms favor simple, open constructions and wide internal counters, with subtle wobble and varying curve tension that keeps the texture lively. Uppercase letters are clean and legible with slightly uneven proportions, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, single‑storey feel and modest ascenders/descenders. Numerals match the same drawn-in-one-pass character, with smooth curves and uncomplicated silhouettes.
Works well for short to medium passages where a friendly handwritten voice is desired, such as children’s publishing, educational worksheets, invitations, and casual brand messaging. It can also serve as a gentle display face for packaging, posters, and social graphics where legibility and warmth are more important than strict uniformity.
The overall tone is warm and informal, reading like neat marker lettering rather than a rigid typographic system. Its slight inconsistencies and rounded shapes add a personable, kid-friendly energy without becoming chaotic. The result feels conversational and relaxed, suited to designs that want to appear human and approachable.
Designed to mimic neat, everyday hand printing with rounded, approachable forms and a lightly uneven rhythm. The intent appears to be an easy-to-read informal style that feels personal and uncomplicated, offering a human touch for friendly communication.
The spacing and letterfit appear naturally loose, contributing to an airy, readable line in the sample text. Curves and joins are kept simple, avoiding sharp angles, which helps maintain clarity at text sizes while preserving a distinctly hand-drawn texture.