Print Pemib 12 is a bold, narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book covers, packaging, brand marks, playful, whimsical, handmade, retro, quirky, expressiveness, handmade feel, display impact, personality, brushy, organic, wiggly, bouncy, inky.
A high-contrast, hand-drawn print style with chunky, inked strokes paired with hairline turns and occasional needle-like terminals. Letterforms are generally upright but gently waver, with irregular curves, soft tapering, and a slightly bouncy baseline rhythm. Counters tend to be small and rounded in the heavier shapes, while lighter letters and parts (notably some diagonals and joins) thin down dramatically, creating a lively, uneven texture. Proportions vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an informal, drawn-by-hand consistency rather than geometric uniformity.
Best suited to display applications where its energetic contrast and handmade irregularity can be appreciated—posters, headlines, book covers, packaging, and distinctive brand marks. It can also work for short pull quotes or titling, but the lively shapes and tight counters make it less ideal for long passages at small sizes.
The font conveys a mischievous, storybook tone—friendly and expressive, with a touch of vintage poster charm. Its sharp thins and bulbous heavies feel theatrical and animated, suggesting humor and personality more than polish or restraint.
The design appears intended to mimic expressive, brush-and-ink lettering in a clean digital form, prioritizing character and rhythm over strict typographic regularity. It aims to provide an informal, attention-grabbing voice for playful or retro-leaning editorial and promotional typography.
Stroke behavior shifts between broad, blob-like fills and fine, calligraphic flicks, which makes the texture dynamic at display sizes. Numerals follow the same playful logic, mixing stout forms with delicate hairlines, helping the set feel cohesive in headlines and short statements.