Print Tono 12 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, greeting cards, classroom materials, playful, friendly, casual, whimsical, approachable, handmade feel, friendly branding, casual emphasis, playful tone, approachability, rounded, bouncy, soft, hand-drawn, chunky.
A rounded, marker-like print hand with thick strokes, soft terminals, and gently irregular contours that preserve a drawn-by-hand feel. Letterforms are mostly upright with a bouncy baseline and slightly variable proportions from glyph to glyph, producing lively rhythm rather than strict geometric consistency. Counters are open and generous, and curves dominate with minimal sharp corners; joins and stroke endings often look blunted or subtly tapered, reinforcing an informal, handwritten texture.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where an informal, cheerful voice is desired—such as children’s materials, playful packaging, event posters, greeting cards, and craft or classroom communications. It can also work for headings and callouts in casual branding where a hand-drawn, friendly emphasis is useful.
The overall tone is upbeat and personable, suggesting warmth and informality. Its uneven, hand-rendered character adds charm and humor, making text feel conversational and kid-friendly without becoming illegible.
The design appears intended to mimic a confident, felt-tip handwritten print—prioritizing warmth, immediacy, and approachability over typographic rigidity. Its rounded shapes and slight irregularities aim to add personality and a handmade touch to display typography.
Capitals are simple and rounded with a friendly presence, while lowercase forms stay compact and readable at display sizes. Numerals match the same soft, drawn construction, and the font maintains a consistent marker-weight color across lines of text, creating a bold, lively texture in paragraphs.