Print Bolam 11 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, children’s, social graphics, headlines, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, handmade, handmade feel, approachability, informal clarity, rounded, monoline, loose, organic, soft.
This font uses a monoline, hand-drawn construction with gently rounded terminals and slightly wavering strokes that keep the texture lively. Letterforms lean on simple geometric skeletons—open bowls, broad curves, and clean, unbroken stems—while retaining small irregularities in join points and curvature that signal a drawn origin. Proportions are relaxed with moderate ascenders/descenders, open counters, and straightforward shapes that stay readable in running text. Capitals are plainspoken and airy, and the numerals are similarly simple and rounded, matching the overall informal rhythm.
It suits friendly display uses such as posters, packaging, labels, and social media graphics where a personable, handmade voice is desirable. It can also work for short-to-medium text in educational or kid-oriented materials, especially when a clean but informal tone is needed.
The overall tone is warm and conversational, like neat marker or pen printing on a note or classroom handout. Its soft curves and subtle imperfections add a human, welcoming feel without becoming messy or overly decorative.
The design appears intended to mimic tidy hand-printed lettering—simple, readable forms with just enough irregularity to feel personal and crafted. It prioritizes approachability and clarity over strict typographic rigidity, making it a natural fit for informal communication.
Spacing appears generous and even, helping the open shapes and rounded curves read clearly. The design maintains consistent stroke thickness across curves and straights, with small natural variations that add charm without disrupting legibility.