Print Igva 12 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book covers, posters, headlines, packaging, event flyers, whimsical, storybook, playful, rustic, expressive, hand-lettered feel, expressive display, playful tone, rustic charm, angular, brushy, irregular, dynamic, textured.
A lively hand-drawn print with narrow proportions, variable character widths, and a consistent reverse-leaning slant. Strokes feel brush-driven, with medium contrast and gently tapered terminals that create pointed, slightly jagged edges rather than smooth calligraphic finishing. The baseline is mostly steady but the forms show intentional irregularities: uneven stroke pressure, asymmetrical bowls, and occasional spur-like flicks that add texture and movement. Uppercase shapes are tall and angular, while lowercase is compact with simple, open counters and an overall rhythmic, sketch-like consistency.
Best suited to display settings where personality is the priority: book covers, posters, packaging, event flyers, and short editorial headlines. It can also work for pull quotes or playful signage when set with generous spacing and moderate line lengths to keep the energetic shapes from crowding.
The tone is playful and a bit mischievous, with a storybook or handmade-poster energy. Its rough-edged brush character reads informal and personable, evoking craft, fantasy, and lighthearted editorial voice rather than polished corporate neutrality.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident hand lettering with a brush-pen feel—maintaining legibility while preserving the spontaneity of drawn forms. The controlled irregularity and reverse-leaning stance suggest a deliberate aim for characterful, expressive typography that stands out in titles and thematic branding.
In continuous text the reverse slant and angular joins create a distinctive forward-back tension that keeps lines visually animated. Numerals and capitals carry strong personality and can become the main stylistic hook in headings, while smaller sizes may emphasize the textured edges and irregular stroke modulation.