Print Ibdej 12 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Final Edition JNL' by Jeff Levine and 'Frontage Condensed' by Juri Zaech (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, logos, stickers, playful, quirky, friendly, handmade, retro, personality, impact, approachability, space-saving, condensed, chunky, rounded, wobbly, cartoonish.
A chunky, condensed display face with softly rounded corners and a subtly uneven, hand-drawn rhythm. Strokes stay largely monolinear, with slight bulges and gentle tapering that make the contours feel pressed or brushed rather than mechanically constructed. Counters are compact and somewhat irregular, and curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) read as bouncy and slightly wavy. The lowercase keeps a sturdy, upright stance with simple, single-storey forms and a compact, dot-forward i/j, while figures are heavy, squarish, and highly legible at larger sizes.
Works best for short, high-impact copy such as posters, headlines, product packaging, labels, and playful logo wordmarks. It also suits children’s materials, event promos, and casual signage where a friendly, hand-rendered feel is desired.
The overall tone is informal and characterful—cheerful, a bit mischievous, and distinctly handmade. Its narrow, punchy silhouettes create a lively, poster-like energy that suggests cartoons, craft packaging, or casual signage rather than formal editorial typography.
Designed to deliver bold, space-efficient emphasis while preserving a hand-made, approachable voice. The condensed proportions help fit more characters into a line, and the intentionally imperfect curves and corners aim to add warmth and personality in display settings.
In text, the tight, vertical proportions and dark color give strong impact, but the quirky outlines and compact apertures can feel dense at smaller sizes. The letterforms maintain consistent personality across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, with a deliberate rough-and-ready charm rather than polished geometric precision.