Print Tigug 12 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, greeting cards, playful, handmade, friendly, quirky, casual, handmade charm, playful display, informal warmth, whimsical branding, rounded, chunky, bouncy, inky, condensed.
A lively, hand-drawn print with chunky strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are tall and somewhat condensed, with a noticeably low x-height and elongated ascenders/descenders that create a vertical rhythm. Stroke edges feel slightly organic rather than perfectly geometric, and proportions vary from glyph to glyph, reinforcing a natural, drawn-by-hand consistency. Counters are compact and the overall silhouette reads dark and sturdy, making the forms hold together well in short bursts of text.
Works best for display applications such as posters, book covers, packaging, and social graphics where a friendly, handmade feel is desired. It also suits children’s-oriented materials, café/market signage, and greeting cards, especially in short headlines or punchy callouts.
The tone is warm and informal, with a whimsical, storybook energy. Its uneven, bouncy rhythm and inky weight convey approachability and humor rather than formality, giving headings and short phrases a personable, handcrafted voice.
The design appears intended to deliver an unmistakably handcrafted, personable look with high visual impact. By combining tall condensed shapes, rounded ends, and intentionally varied proportions, it aims to feel human and playful while staying bold enough for attention-grabbing display use.
Distinctive, simplified constructions (notably in several capitals and numerals) prioritize character over strict typographic regularity. The condensed fit and tall forms encourage generous tracking and line spacing in longer settings to keep the texture from feeling too dense.