Print Ikred 12 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, children’s, social media, greeting cards, friendly, casual, playful, hand-drawn, approachable, human warmth, casual tone, handmade feel, everyday legibility, rounded, brushed, lively, informal, quirky.
A casual hand-drawn print with rounded, slightly irregular strokes and softly tapered ends that suggest a marker or brush-pen tool. Letterforms are mostly upright with a bouncy baseline and uneven widths, creating a natural handwritten rhythm. Curves are generous and open, counters are roomy, and joins remain simple rather than calligraphic, keeping the texture light and readable. Numerals and capitals share the same organic construction, with subtle wobble and varied stroke terminals that reinforce an unpolished, human feel.
Well-suited for short-to-medium text where a friendly, handmade voice is desirable—such as packaging, quotes, invitations, classroom materials, and casual branding. It also works nicely in headers and display lines on posters or social graphics where the bouncy rhythm can be a feature rather than a distraction.
The overall tone is warm and conversational, with a lightly playful, everyday note rather than a formal script personality. Its imperfect edges and lively spacing read as personal and candid, making text feel friendly and handmade.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, neat handwriting in unconnected printed letters, prioritizing approachability and personality over strict typographic uniformity. It aims to provide an easygoing, informal alternative to standard sans or serif text while staying legible in everyday display and caption contexts.
Spacing and sidebearings appear intentionally irregular, adding charm but also a visibly textured line color in longer passages. The ampersand is bold and attention-grabbing, and punctuation feels simple and hand-marked to match the alphabet.