Print Gyrej 12 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, book covers, branding, playful, rustic, storybook, folksy, quirky, handmade feel, casual warmth, display impact, vintage charm, chunky, wobbly, rounded, inked, irregular.
This typeface has chunky, inked strokes with subtly irregular outlines that feel drawn rather than mechanically constructed. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with softened corners, bulb-like terminals, and occasional asymmetry that creates a lively rhythm across words. Counters are relatively tight and shapes lean on sturdy verticals, while curves (notably in C/O/S and the numerals) show gentle wobble and hand-cut character. Overall spacing reads even enough for setting lines of text, but the natural variation keeps the texture animated.
It works best for short-to-medium display settings such as posters, headlines, packaging, labels, and playful branding where a handmade texture is desirable. In text samples it holds together across multiple lines, making it suitable for short blurbs, pull quotes, and titling, especially when you want an informal, crafted feel.
The tone is warm and informal, with a handcrafted, old-timey charm that suggests signage, folk crafts, or children’s book lettering. Its confident heaviness gives it a friendly loudness—more charming than formal—making it feel approachable and slightly mischievous.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, hand-drawn print voice with a consistent, repeatable texture—capturing the charm of imperfect strokes while staying legible and stable in display typography.
Uppercase forms are tall and sturdy with a poster-like presence, while lowercase keeps a simple, printed construction rather than cursive connections. Numerals match the same chunky, slightly irregular modeling, helping mixed text maintain a consistent color.