Print Taly 12 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, greeting cards, playful, friendly, whimsical, casual, kidlike, approachability, handmade charm, cheerful display, informal branding, youthful tone, rounded, blobby, brushy, bouncy, soft.
A chunky, rounded display hand with heavy, brush-like strokes and softly inflated counters. Forms are compact with slightly irregular widths and a bouncy baseline rhythm, giving the set an organic, drawn feel while staying consistently constructed. Terminals are mostly blunt and rounded, curves are prominent, and joins are smooth with minimal interior sharpness; punctuation and figures follow the same bulbous, simplified geometry for a cohesive texture.
Best suited to short, high-impact applications such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and event or café-style signage where a warm, handmade voice is desired. It also works well for children’s content, greeting cards, and playful social graphics that benefit from bold, rounded letterforms.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, leaning toward whimsical and youthful without becoming chaotic. Its soft, rounded shapes and lively rhythm suggest humor and friendliness, making text feel informal and conversational.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, friendly handwritten presence with a soft, cartoon-like silhouette and consistent brushy weight. It prioritizes personality and immediate readability in display settings over refinement for extended text.
The dense black color and compact apertures create strong impact at larger sizes, while the hand-drawn irregularities add personality in headlines and short bursts. Letterfit appears tight and the heavy shapes can close up visually in small sizes or long paragraphs, so breathing room and generous line spacing help.