Print Idko 12 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, social media, playful, friendly, hand-drawn, quirky, casual, handmade feel, approachability, high impact, informal voice, rounded, chunky, bouncy, organic, marker-like.
A chunky, hand-drawn print style with thick, rounded strokes and softly irregular contours. The letters are built from simple, upright forms with gently wobbly edges, subtle stroke swelling, and occasional tapered terminals that suggest a marker or brush pen. Counters are small and often asymmetrical, and the overall rhythm feels bouncy, with uneven baselines and varying internal proportions that emphasize an informal, made-by-hand consistency rather than strict geometry.
Best suited for short headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and social graphics where a friendly hand-made texture is desirable. It also fits educational or kid-oriented materials, labels, and informal branding moments that benefit from an expressive, approachable voice.
The tone is warm, approachable, and lightly mischievous, like handwritten signage or doodled headlines. Its irregularities read as intentional and lively, giving text a personable, conversational feel that leans more fun than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic bold, quickly drawn marker lettering—legible at a glance while retaining the charm of imperfect hand rendering. It prioritizes personality and impact over typographic precision, aiming to make simple messages feel human and upbeat.
Capitals are tall and simplified, while lowercase shapes keep a compact, rounded look that boosts character at display sizes. Numerals follow the same hand-rendered logic, with soft curves and slight idiosyncrasies that help maintain the casual voice across mixed content.