Print Hyder 12 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, headlines, branding, playful, friendly, casual, kidlike, bubbly, warmth, approachability, handmade feel, playfulness, informal clarity, rounded, chunky, soft, hand-drawn, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded hand-drawn print with soft terminals and a subtly uneven stroke edge that keeps the texture human rather than geometric. Forms are built from thick, brushy strokes with generous curves and slightly irregular joins, creating a bouncy rhythm across words. Counters are generally open and simple, with occasional asymmetry (notably in letters like a, e, and s) that reinforces the informal, drawn-by-hand feel. The lowercase leans toward single-storey constructions, and overall spacing feels roomy and lively rather than tightly engineered.
Best suited for short to medium display text where personality is the priority: children’s publishing, playful packaging, casual café or shop branding, posters, and social graphics. It also works well for headings and pull quotes in friendly editorial or educational materials, especially when set with generous leading.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a cheerful, storybook warmth. Its chunky shapes and gentle irregularities read as friendly and humorous, suggesting an easygoing, conversational voice rather than a formal or technical one.
The design appears intended to capture a bold marker/brush hand-printing look—highly legible at larger sizes while preserving the spontaneity and warmth of hand lettering. Its rounded construction and deliberate irregularity aim to communicate friendliness and fun without becoming messy or hard to read.
Uppercase letters are broad and sturdy with simplified structure, while the lowercase maintains a consistent, rounded silhouette that supports quick recognition. Numerals follow the same soft, weighty style and remain clear at display sizes, with an overall emphasis on charm over strict uniformity.