Print Apnin 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s media, craft branding, packaging, posters, social graphics, friendly, playful, casual, quirky, hand-drawn, handwritten warmth, casual legibility, space-saving, monoline, rounded, soft terminals, tall, loose rhythm.
A tall, monoline handwritten print with narrow proportions and gently rounded strokes. Letters show subtle wobble and organic curvature, with softened terminals and occasional slight flares that mimic marker or pen pressure without strong contrast. Curves are roomy and open (notably in C, O, and S), while verticals stay straight and slender, creating a light, airy texture. Spacing is uneven in a natural way, and widths vary by letter, reinforcing an informal, drawn-by-hand rhythm.
This font works well for headlines, short blurbs, labels, and packaging where a casual hand-lettered feel is desired. It’s a good fit for children’s materials, hobby and craft branding, and informal promotional graphics, especially when used at medium to large sizes where its narrow, tall silhouettes read cleanly.
The overall tone is friendly and lightly quirky, with a youthful, approachable voice. Its slim, bouncy forms feel conversational and unpretentious, leaning more toward charming and playful than polished or formal.
The design appears intended to provide an informal, hand-drawn print that stays legible while preserving the natural inconsistencies of handwriting. Its narrow, tall construction suggests a goal of fitting more characters into limited horizontal space without losing a friendly, human touch.
The font maintains consistent stroke thickness across letters and numerals, supporting clear shapes at display sizes. The uppercase set is especially tall and narrow, while the lowercase keeps a simple, print-like structure with single-storey forms, contributing to an easygoing, handmade character.