Print Poken 12 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: kids branding, packaging, posters, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, casual, kidlike, bubbly, handmade warmth, bold impact, informal charm, cheerful display, rounded, chunky, soft, quirky, hand-drawn.
A chunky, rounded display face with a hand-drawn print feel and heavy, ink-like strokes. Forms are built from soft curves and blunt terminals, with slightly irregular contours that keep the rhythm lively rather than mechanical. Counters tend to be small and squeezed by the thick strokes, and several letters show simplified, cartoonish constructions (notably the single-storey a and g). The numerals and capitals are bold and compact, with an overall narrow stance and uneven widths that enhance the handmade character.
Best suited to attention-grabbing display use such as kids-oriented branding, playful packaging, posters, event titles, and bold social graphics. It also works well for short quotes and product names where a friendly, handmade texture is desired; in longer passages the dense strokes and tight counters may reduce comfort at small sizes.
The font communicates warmth and approachability, leaning into a playful, youthful tone. Its bouncy shapes and informal irregularities give it a cheerful, comedic voice suited to lighthearted messaging rather than formal typography.
The design appears intended to mimic bold hand lettering made with a thick marker, prioritizing charm, immediacy, and personality over strict typographic regularity. Its simplified shapes and buoyant proportions aim to feel approachable and fun in contemporary, informal contexts.
Stroke endings often look like they were made with a rounded marker, producing soft, slightly swollen terminals and occasional asymmetries at joins. Spacing and letterfit appear intentionally loose and organic, helping it feel natural in short phrases and headings.