Print Hirad 12 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, titles, packaging, halloween, comics, playful, handmade, witchy, spooky, rustic, handmade texture, expressive display, playful impact, themed atmosphere, rough-cut, chunky, irregular, angular, organic.
A heavy, hand-drawn display face with thick, low-contrast strokes and visibly irregular edges. Forms are built from blunt, slightly angular curves that feel carved or cut, with uneven stroke endings and variable interior counters. The baseline and sidebearings read intentionally inconsistent, creating a lively, jittery rhythm; round letters like O and Q appear faceted, while diagonals and joins (K, M, N, W) show abrupt, chiseled transitions. Lowercase is compact with simple, sturdy shapes and minimal refinement, and numerals follow the same blocky, uneven construction for a cohesive texture.
Best suited to short headlines, posters, covers, and packaging where a bold handmade look is desirable. It works particularly well for seasonal or themed graphics (e.g., Halloween), playful editorial titling, and comic or game UI accents, and can add character to logos when used sparingly.
The overall tone is mischievous and handmade, with a slightly spooky, folkloric flavor. Its rough, chunky silhouettes suggest DIY signage, storybook titles, or playful horror without becoming truly sinister. The irregular rhythm adds personality and motion, giving text a casual, animated voice.
The design appears intended to capture a hand-cut, marker-drawn feel with bold, simplified construction and expressive irregularity. By keeping strokes thick and contrast minimal while allowing spacing and outlines to wobble, it prioritizes personality and texture over formal polish.
Large sizes emphasize the distinctive edge texture and faceted counters, while smaller settings may compress the irregular details and reduce clarity. The design’s uneven spacing and wobbly contours are a defining feature, so it reads best when allowed breathing room rather than tight tracking.