Print Ruge 11 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, social media, branding, friendly, casual, lively, playful, handmade, handmade feel, casual display, friendly branding, expressive emphasis, brushy, rounded, bouncy, compact, smooth.
A compact, right-leaning handwritten print with thick, rounded strokes and softly tapered terminals. Letterforms show a brush-pen rhythm: swelling on curves, slight narrowing on exits, and gentle, continuous motion even though characters remain unconnected. Proportions are tight with relatively small counters and a consistent stroke mass, giving a dark, punchy texture. Curves are generously rounded and the overall silhouette is slightly bouncy, with small baseline and height variations that reinforce the hand-drawn feel.
This font works best for short to medium text where personality is the priority—headlines, posters, product packaging, labels, and social media graphics. It can also serve as an expressive accent in branding systems for food, lifestyle, and casual retail applications, especially when set with generous line spacing for clarity.
The tone is warm and approachable, with an energetic, informal cadence that feels personable rather than strict. Its smooth, brush-like shapes and upbeat slant suggest friendliness and spontaneity, making it well suited to lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident brush lettering while staying legible and consistent across a full alphanumeric set. It prioritizes a bold, friendly presence and compact word shapes that read clearly at display sizes.
Capitals are simplified and slightly condensed, matching the casual tempo of the lowercase. Numerals are similarly rounded and sturdy, maintaining the same compact footprint and soft, handwritten character. Spacing appears snug, producing a cohesive, logo-like density in words and short lines.