Script Pumes 12 is a bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, invitations, social media, playful, friendly, whimsical, crafty, retro, handcrafted feel, display impact, casual elegance, friendly branding, brushy, bouncy, rounded, looped, decorative.
A lively script with brush-like strokes and pronounced contrast between thick downstrokes and fine hairline joins. Forms are rounded and slightly condensed, with a buoyant baseline rhythm and frequent entry/exit strokes that create a semi-connected feel in text. Uppercase letters are taller and more expressive, mixing simplified stems with occasional loops and swashes, while lowercase shows compact counters and curled terminals that emphasize a handwritten flow. Numerals follow the same calligraphic logic, with soft curves and tapered ends that keep the set visually consistent.
Best suited for short-to-medium display settings such as logos, packaging labels, café menus, invitations, posters, and social graphics where its brush contrast and playful loops can be appreciated. It also works well for pull quotes or section headers, while long body text may feel busy due to the active stroke modulation and decorative terminals.
The font conveys an upbeat, personable tone—more charming than formal—suggesting handwritten signage and casual display lettering. Its looping terminals and bouncy rhythm add a whimsical, slightly retro flavor that feels welcoming and approachable.
Designed to emulate confident brush lettering with a clean, consistent rhythm: bold strokes for impact, fine joins for elegance, and expressive capitals to add personality. The overall intention appears to balance legibility with charm, delivering a handcrafted look that remains cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Hairline connections and delicate terminals introduce sparkle but can become fragile at small sizes or on low-contrast backgrounds, while the heavier strokes hold presence in headlines. Several uppercase forms are stylized in a way that reads more decorative than strictly traditional, reinforcing its display-forward character.