Print Kadet 12 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, social graphics, headlines, craft branding, playful, friendly, casual, approachable, handmade, handmade charm, informal warmth, easy readability, playful display, rounded, bouncy, brushy, monoline, soft terminals.
A casual hand-drawn print face with thick, rounded strokes and softly blunted terminals. Letterforms are slightly right-leaning with a lively, uneven rhythm that mimics quick marker or brush writing. Curves are generous and somewhat inflated, with simple construction and minimal internal detailing; counters stay open and clear despite the heavy stroke. Proportions vary gently from glyph to glyph, adding an organic texture, while spacing remains readable in continuous text.
This font works best for cheerful headlines, packaging, stickers, classroom materials, and social media graphics where a handmade voice is desired. It can also suit short, informal subheads or pull quotes, especially when set with generous leading to preserve its airy, bouncy rhythm.
The tone is upbeat and personable, with a kid-friendly, crafty warmth that feels informal and conversational. Its bouncy forms and soft edges convey friendliness and ease rather than formality or precision.
The design appears intended to capture the immediacy of hand-lettered marker text—confident, friendly, and easy to read—while keeping a consistent stroke weight and simple shapes for versatile everyday use in casual branding and display settings.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent hand-rendered feel, with single-storey lowercase forms and simplified shapes that prioritize clarity. Numerals follow the same rounded, handwritten logic, making the overall set cohesive for lighthearted display and short text runs.