Print Vikom 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, invitations, packaging, book covers, playful, whimsical, casual, quirky, friendly, hand-drawn feel, casual display, personality, light texture, tall, condensed, spindly, monoline-ish, organic.
A tall, condensed hand-drawn print style with long ascenders and descenders and a slightly springy vertical rhythm. Strokes stay relatively even while tapering subtly at terminals, with rounded ends and occasional hooked or flared finishes that reinforce a pen-drawn feel. Curves are narrow and upright, counters are compact, and proportions vary a bit from glyph to glyph, giving the set an intentionally irregular, human cadence. Numerals and capitals follow the same lean, elongated construction, keeping the overall texture light and airy despite the height.
Best suited to display settings where its tall, narrow personality can shine—headlines, short blurbs, posters, packaging, and casual branding. It can also work for children’s or lifestyle-oriented book covers and pull quotes, especially at moderate to large sizes where the delicate, hand-drawn terminals remain clear.
The font reads as lighthearted and personable, with a quirky, storybook-like charm. Its narrow, tall letterforms and slightly inconsistent details suggest spontaneity and friendliness rather than strict formality, making it feel approachable and a bit whimsical.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, hand-printed lettering with a slim, elongated silhouette, balancing readability with charming irregularities. It aims to provide an informal alternative to condensed display faces, offering a distinctive vertical rhythm and friendly, crafted character.
Spacing appears open enough to keep the condensed shapes from clumping, but the tall forms create a strong vertical emphasis in paragraphs. The single-storey lowercase forms and simple, unconnected construction keep it readable while still clearly handmade.