Print Efpa 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, book covers, comics, zines, hand-drawn, quirky, casual, wiry, offbeat, handmade feel, expressive display, casual voice, compact fit, organic texture, tall, condensed, scratchy, bouncy, angular.
A tall, condensed hand-printed style with wiry strokes and lightly uneven contours that mimic pen or brush drag. Letterforms are mostly upright with a slight, inconsistent sway, and a lively baseline that gently rises and dips across words. Strokes show modest contrast and occasional tapering, with narrow counters and compact sidebearings that create a tight rhythm. Terminals are sharp or subtly hooked, and curves are often drawn as slightly angular arcs, reinforcing a sketchy, organic texture.
This font is best suited to display settings where a hand-drawn voice is desirable, such as posters, cover titles, short headlines, pull quotes, comics, and zine-style graphics. It can also work for packaging accents or themed event materials when used at larger sizes, where the textured stroke edges and narrow proportions remain clear.
The overall tone is informal and expressive, with a quirky, slightly restless energy. Its narrow, spiky rhythm reads as hand-made and personable rather than polished, lending an offbeat, indie feel that can range from playful to mildly eerie depending on context.
The design appears intended to capture an unconnected, handwritten print look with a narrow footprint and visible human variation. Its condensed, tall proportions and energetic irregularities suggest a focus on personality and immediacy over strict uniformity, offering a distinctive hand-rendered texture for expressive typography.
Capitals are notably tall and prominent, while lowercase remains compact, producing a pronounced cap-to-x-height contrast in mixed-case text. Repeated strokes (such as in m, n, w) vary subtly in width and spacing, which enhances the hand-rendered authenticity. Numerals follow the same narrow, drawn construction and feel consistent with the alphabet.