Print Bolam 12 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, classroom materials, craft branding, packaging, posters, friendly, casual, approachable, playful, clean, handwritten clarity, everyday friendliness, approachable text, rounded, monoline, open forms, soft corners, even rhythm.
A monoline handwritten print with rounded terminals and gently irregular, human stroke rhythm. Letterforms are open and uncluttered, with simple geometric construction softened by subtle wobble and hand-drawn variance. Uppercase shapes are tall and straightforward, while lowercase stays compact and readable with generous apertures and minimal ornament. Curves (C, O, S) are smooth and slightly squarish at turns, and diagonals (K, V, W, X, Y) keep a consistent angle and stroke weight. Numerals match the same easy, lightly sketched feel, with clear, uncomplicated silhouettes.
Well-suited for short to medium-length text where a personable, everyday handwritten voice is desired—such as educational worksheets, children’s titles, invitations, labels, and casual editorial callouts. It can also work for friendly brand touchpoints (packaging, small signage, social graphics) when a clean, non-cursive handwritten look is needed.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, like neat marker or pen lettering meant to be readable rather than stylized. It feels approachable and conversational, with a mild playful character that stays restrained and tidy.
The design appears intended to mimic neat hand printing with reliable legibility, balancing informal charm with a controlled, consistent structure for practical everyday use.
Spacing appears relaxed with comfortable sidebearings, supporting a steady text rhythm in the sample paragraph. Distinctive hand traits show up in small asymmetries and terminal shapes, but consistency is maintained across the set so the texture remains even at paragraph size.