Print Alkin 12 is a light, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, social media, greeting cards, quotes, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, personal, handwritten clarity, casual branding, human touch, everyday notes, monoline, rounded, loose, upright slant, airy.
A casual handwritten print with a consistent rightward slant and a monoline, marker-like stroke. Letterforms are narrow and compact with rounded terminals and gently tapered ends, producing a quick, lightly brushed feel. The rhythm is lively and slightly irregular, with noticeable variation in character widths and open counters that keep words readable. Capitals are simple and tall, while the lowercase maintains a modest x-height and clear, uncluttered shapes.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where a human, approachable tone is desired—such as packaging, café menus, invitations, greeting cards, quotes, and social media graphics. It can also work for headings in lifestyle branding when paired with a neutral sans for body copy.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, like neat handwriting in a notebook or on packaging. Its relaxed slant and soft curves give it an easygoing, conversational voice that feels personable rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to capture quick, legible handwritten printing with a tidy structure and a relaxed forward motion. It prioritizes friendliness and everyday usability over formal calligraphy, offering a natural written texture that remains clean in continuous text.
Numerals and punctuation follow the same handwritten logic, with smooth curves and minimal ornament. The texture stays even across lines, but small natural inconsistencies in stroke flow and proportions add charm and help it avoid looking overly mechanical.