Print Jerif 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children's, stickers, social media, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, youthful, handmade feel, approachability, informal display, playful emphasis, rounded, blobby, bouncy, inked, chunky.
A heavy, marker-like handwritten print with rounded, swollen strokes and soft terminals. The letterforms are unconnected and deliberately irregular, with noticeable wobble and small variations in stroke thickness that mimic pressure and ink pooling. Counters are compact and often teardrop-shaped, giving the alphabet a bubbly silhouette; curves dominate, and corners are generally eased rather than sharp. Spacing and sidebearings feel loose and uneven in a natural way, contributing to a lively rhythm across words.
Best suited for short display copy where personality matters: posters, playful branding moments, snack or craft packaging, stickers, event flyers, and social graphics. It also works well for headings in children’s materials or casual signage, while longer text blocks benefit from generous size and spacing.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, with a cozy, kid-friendly energy. Its chunky, rounded forms read as approachable and humorous, more like a quick poster made with a felt-tip pen than a polished display face.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-lettered marker text—simple printed shapes with intentionally imperfect geometry. It prioritizes warmth and spontaneity over precision, aiming for an expressive, friendly voice in bold headline settings.
At text sizes the dense black shapes can start to merge, especially in tighter pairs, while larger sizes emphasize the expressive wobble and the distinctive, blotted counters. Numerals match the same soft, hand-drawn construction and feel consistent with the alphabet.