Print Lirak 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, classroom materials, greeting cards, packaging, posters, playful, friendly, whimsical, casual, youthful, handwritten feel, approachability, playfulness, informality, monoline, rounded, tall, bouncy, hand-drawn.
A tall, slim handwritten print with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms show gentle irregularities and a lively, bouncy rhythm, with slightly uneven curves and occasional asymmetry that reinforce a drawn-by-hand feel. Counters are small-to-moderate and generally open, while ascenders and capitals read notably tall, giving the font a vertical, airy silhouette. Spacing feels relaxed and natural rather than mechanically uniform, helping the text maintain an informal, personal cadence.
This font works well for short to medium text where an informal, friendly voice is needed—such as children’s content, educational worksheets, invitations, labels, and playful packaging. Its tall, narrow build can be useful when space is limited in width, while still keeping a warm, handmade presence in titles, captions, and callouts.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a lightly quirky personality that feels conversational and human. Its slim, springy forms suggest a lighthearted, crafty mood suited to upbeat messaging rather than formal communication.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, quick hand lettering: simple printed shapes, consistent stroke thickness, and just enough irregularity to feel personal and lively. It prioritizes charm and approachability over strict geometric precision, aiming for a natural handwritten texture in everyday display and informal text.
Capitals keep a simple, single-stroke logic with minimal ornament, and punctuation (like the apostrophe and period) appears rounded and unobtrusive. Numerals match the same narrow, hand-drawn construction, blending well in mixed text and headline settings.