Print Tukun 12 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, book covers, packaging, kids titles, logos, playful, storybook, whimsical, folky, rustic, handmade feel, friendly display, whimsy, craft tone, hand-drawn, chiseled, irregular, bouncy, quirky.
This typeface has a hand-drawn, print-like construction with sturdy, rounded forms and subtly irregular outlines. Strokes show a lightly modulated width and frequent tapered or flared terminals that feel cut or brushed rather than mechanically drawn. Proportions are compact with small counters in places and a gently uneven baseline rhythm, creating a lively, slightly wobbly texture in text. Capitals are broadly proportioned with distinctive, simplified shapes, while the lowercase maintains a compact x-height and varied character widths that enhance the handmade cadence.
It suits display work where a handcrafted personality is desired—posters, book covers, product packaging, and short headlines for brands with a playful or rustic voice. It can also work for labels and title treatments in children’s or fantasy-adjacent contexts, where the lively texture adds charm.
The overall tone is playful and storybook-like, with a friendly, informal energy. Its quirky terminals and uneven rhythm suggest craft, folklore, and lighthearted display settings rather than strict editorial neutrality.
The design appears intended to provide an approachable, handmade display voice with consistent bold presence and whimsical detailing. Its tapered terminals and slight irregularities aim to evoke drawn lettering while remaining legible in short to medium text settings.
Digit forms and key letters feature idiosyncratic silhouettes (notably round characters and diagonals), reinforcing a personalized, illustrative feel. The bold color and tight internal spaces make it most comfortable when given a bit of breathing room in tracking and leading.