Print Tiriv 12 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, branding, friendly, storybook, vintage, playful, warm, handmade charm, whimsy, approachability, display impact, soft terminals, calligraphic, rounded, ink-like, chubby.
This typeface features sturdy, rounded letterforms with gentle, ink-like modulation and prominent teardrop/ball terminals that read as pen-drawn finishing strokes. Curves are generously inflated and counters are relatively open, creating a soft, approachable texture. Uppercase forms carry subtle swash-like entry strokes, while the lowercase stays compact and legible with simple construction and minimal joining. Overall spacing and rhythm feel slightly irregular in a deliberate, handmade way, reinforcing an organic print texture.
Best suited for short-form, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, product packaging, café or boutique branding, and children’s or educational materials. It also works well for pull quotes, labels, and invitations where a warm, handmade voice is desired. For long text, it will be most effective at larger sizes where the terminal details have room to breathe.
The tone is cheerful and personable, with a classic storybook and craft sensibility. Its decorative terminals and soft curves lend a whimsical, lightly nostalgic voice that feels welcoming rather than formal. The overall impression is playful and human, suited to lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic confident hand lettering in a clean, printed form—combining a friendly, rounded structure with expressive pen-like terminals. It aims to deliver character and approachability while remaining readable for display and short passages.
Distinctive terminal treatments on many capitals and a few lowercase letters create a recognizable signature at display sizes. Numerals are rounded and weighty, matching the letters’ friendly, cartoon-leaning proportions. The heavier stroke presence and decorative details can become busy in small sizes, especially where terminals cluster.