Print Gyger 12 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children’s, craft branding, quirky, playful, rustic, handmade, whimsical, handmade feel, playful display, visual punch, quirky character, irregular, angular, choppy, cartoonish, tilted.
A chunky, hand-drawn display face with irregular, slightly left-leaning forms and a compact overall footprint. Strokes are heavy and fairly even in thickness, with abrupt, chiseled terminals and occasional notches that create a cut-paper or carved look. Curves are simplified into faceted shapes, counters run small, and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, producing a lively, uneven rhythm. The numerals match the same rough, angular construction and maintain a consistent, sturdy color on the page.
Well-suited to posters, titles, and short headlines that benefit from a bold handmade personality. It also fits playful packaging, craft-market branding, stickers, and children’s or Halloween-adjacent graphics where a quirky, cut-out feel is desirable. For longer text, it works best in short bursts or larger sizes.
The overall tone is mischievous and homemade, with a spirited wobble that feels casual rather than refined. Its chunky shapes and quirky inconsistencies suggest humor, craft, and a slightly spooky or storybook energy without becoming ornate.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident hand lettering with a carved or cut-paper edge, prioritizing character and visual punch over strict typographic regularity. Its consistent heaviness and lively inconsistency aim to deliver a friendly, attention-grabbing display voice.
The texture reads best at display sizes where the irregular edges and faceting can be appreciated; at smaller sizes the tight counters and dense weight may reduce clarity. The leftward slant and varied widths create an animated, bouncing line when set in words and sentences.