Print Esje 12 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, kids branding, playful, crafty, friendly, quirky, handmade, handmade feel, display impact, casual warmth, playful tone, brushy, textured, chunky, rounded, casual.
A chunky, brushy display face with compact proportions and a lively, hand-rendered edge. Strokes are heavy and mostly monolinear, with subtle swelling and pinched joins that suggest marker or dry-brush lettering. Terminals are often rounded or blunt, and the counters are open and simplified for strong silhouette clarity. The overall texture is intentionally imperfect, with small nicks and waviness that create an organic rhythm across both uppercase and lowercase, and numerals that match the same rugged, filled-in construction.
Works best in short-to-medium setting sizes such as posters, social graphics, titles, packaging callouts, and labels where its handmade texture can be appreciated. It also suits playful branding, event promotion, and youth-oriented or craft-themed materials where a friendly, informal voice is desired.
The font conveys an informal, approachable tone with a playful, slightly messy energy. Its roughened outlines and bouncy shapes feel handmade and personable, leaning toward casual humor and craft-forward charm rather than precision or formality.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, hand-drawn print look that stays legible while retaining the character of imperfect brush or marker strokes. It prioritizes personality and texture over strict geometric consistency, aiming for quick impact and a casual, human feel.
The weight and tight proportions make it read as a confident headline style, while the textured edges add visual character that becomes more noticeable at larger sizes. Round letters (like O/C) stay soft and friendly, and angular forms (like V/W/X) retain a cut-paper or brushed feel through uneven stroke edges.