Print Virih 12 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, playful, handmade, quirky, retro, friendly, expressive display, handmade feel, compact impact, friendly tone, condensed, monoline, rounded terminals, soft corners, bouncy rhythm.
This typeface has a tall, condensed build with sturdy, mostly monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms feel drawn rather than constructed: verticals are prominent, curves are slightly irregular, and widths vary subtly from glyph to glyph, creating a lively rhythm. Counters tend to be small and vertical, with narrow apertures and compact bowls, while ascenders and descenders are relatively long, reinforcing the elongated silhouette. Overall spacing reads tight and economical, with a consistent dark texture well suited to short lines and display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, packaging, and cover titling where a condensed footprint and high personality are useful. It can work well for branding accents, labels, and short pull quotes, especially when you want an informal, handcrafted feel in a compact width.
The tone is informal and personable, with a playful, slightly quirky character that suggests hand-rendered signage or casual title lettering. Its condensed, tall shapes give it a retro poster feel while the softened corners keep it approachable rather than rigid. The result is energetic and friendly, with a distinctive voice that stands out in headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver a distinctive handwritten print look that remains clear and consistent in bold, condensed display settings. Its controlled monoline strokes and softened shapes aim to balance readability with an expressive, casual tone.
Uppercase and lowercase share a unified narrow proportion, and the numerals follow the same tall, compact logic for a cohesive set. The monoline construction keeps the texture even, while small idiosyncrasies in curves and joins provide the handwritten charm without becoming messy.