Print Elni 12 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, book covers, invitations, quotes, casual, personal, lively, artful, vintage, handmade feel, informality, brush gesture, human warmth, quick lettering, brushy, textured, slanted, spare, expressive.
A slanted handwritten print with a brush-pen feel and visibly textured strokes. Letterforms are narrow and slightly irregular, with tapered terminals, occasional hook-like entries/exits, and a rhythm that alternates between quick straight pulls and rounded bowls. Curves are open and airy, counters stay generous for the weight, and spacing feels organically uneven in a way that reinforces the hand-drawn character. Numerals follow the same informal construction, with simple, slightly quirky silhouettes and soft, calligraphic endings.
This style suits display use where a human touch is desirable: posters, packaging labels, book covers, invitations, and short quote settings. It can also work for branding accents or social graphics, especially when paired with a restrained sans or serif for supporting text.
The overall tone is informal and personable, like quick notes or headings written with a fine brush marker. Its lively motion and imperfect edges give it an arts-and-crafts warmth with a subtle vintage sign-painting echo, reading friendly rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic fast, confident hand lettering with brushy stroke modulation and a natural rightward slant. It prioritizes personality and gesture over strict regularity, aiming for an approachable, handcrafted look in headlines and short passages.
Capital forms lean toward tall, simplified constructions with occasional flourish (notably in curved letters), while lowercase maintains a modest x-height and a quick, sketch-like cadence. The stroke texture and slight wobble become more apparent at larger sizes, where the drawn quality is part of the appeal.