Print Apriv 12 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, craft packaging, posters, social graphics, labels, friendly, casual, playful, approachable, crafty, handmade feel, compact text, casual legibility, friendly voice, monoline, rounded, bouncy, loose, quirky.
A narrow, monoline handprint with rounded terminals and a lightly wobbly stroke that preserves a consistent pen-like thickness. Letterforms are tall and compact with simple geometry, open counters, and a slightly bouncy baseline rhythm. Capitals read as pared-down and linear, while the lowercase adds more personality through looped ascenders (notably in b/d) and a single-storey a and g, keeping the texture informal but coherent across words.
Well suited to children’s and educational materials, craft-oriented packaging, labels, and informal signage where a friendly voice is needed. It can also work in posters and social graphics as a lightweight hand-drawn alternative to a neutral sans, especially when space is tight and a narrow footprint is beneficial.
The overall tone is friendly and unpretentious, with a casual, handwritten warmth that feels personal rather than polished. Its narrow stance and lively irregularities add a playful, diary-like character without becoming messy, making it feel approachable and human.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, neat marker or pen printing—legible, compact, and personable—while keeping forms simple enough to hold together in sentences. Its narrow proportions suggest an emphasis on fitting more text into limited space without losing the handmade feel.
Distinctive, simplified shapes (such as the angular K, compact S, and looped g) help maintain recognition at small sizes, while the tight proportions create an efficient, column-friendly texture. Spacing appears moderately even for a handprint, supporting continuous reading in short passages.