Print Kugal 12 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: kids titles, posters, packaging, stickers, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, childlike, bubbly, hand-lettered feel, approachability, playfulness, display impact, rounded, chunky, soft, quirky, hand-drawn.
A chunky, rounded hand-drawn print with heavy strokes and soft terminals. The letterforms are simplified and slightly irregular, with a gentle wobble in verticals and curves that mimics marker or brush pressure without sharp contrast. Counters are compact and often asymmetrical, and spacing feels loose and organic rather than mechanically even. Overall proportions skew compact in the midzone with prominent ascenders/descenders, and the numerals match the same bouncy, blobby construction.
Best suited for short, high-impact copy such as children’s materials, playful posters, product packaging, and casual social media graphics where a friendly handmade voice is desired. It can also work for labels, craft branding, and event signage, particularly when set with generous tracking and ample line spacing.
The font projects an upbeat, approachable tone that feels handmade and informal. Its puffy silhouettes and mild inconsistencies read as personable and humorous, leaning toward a kid-friendly, craft-like character rather than polished corporate neutrality.
The design appears intended to capture the look of bold hand lettering made with a soft marker—simple, readable shapes with deliberate imperfections for warmth and charm. It prioritizes personality and immediacy over typographic precision, aiming for an inviting display texture in everyday, informal contexts.
In text, the irregular rhythm and dense strokes create strong texture and presence, especially at headline sizes. Some glyphs (notably rounded forms like O/Q and single-stroke letters like I/J) emphasize the playful, slightly uneven drawing quality, reinforcing the casual, human feel.