Print Otje 12 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, social media, greeting cards, casual, friendly, lively, personal, retro, handwritten feel, casual display, human warmth, quick lettering, brushed, slanted, rounded, expressive, bouncy.
A slanted, handwritten print with brush-like strokes and gently tapered terminals. Letterforms are narrow and compact, with a modest x-height and slightly irregular widths that create a lively rhythm. Curves are rounded and open, while joins and stroke endings show subtle pressure changes rather than rigid geometry. Overall spacing feels tight but readable, with consistent slant and a smooth, flowing baseline that adds motion without connecting the letters.
Well suited to short-to-medium display text where a casual handwritten voice is desirable, such as packaging callouts, posters, event materials, social graphics, and greeting-card style messaging. It can also work for brief subheads or pull quotes when you want an informal, human touch without fully connected script.
The font conveys an easygoing, personable tone—like quick marker or brush lettering done with confidence. Its energetic slant and soft stroke modulation add warmth and informality, making it feel approachable and slightly nostalgic.
Designed to emulate fast, legible hand lettering with a brush or marker feel—prioritizing personality, momentum, and readability over strict typographic uniformity. The consistent slant and compact proportions suggest an intent to stay economical in space while still looking expressive.
Capitals are simple and readable with a handwritten flair, and the numerals follow the same brisk, brush-script logic. The texture is even enough for text lines, but the natural variation keeps it from feeling mechanical.