Print Obdum 12 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, kids, social media, playful, casual, friendly, handmade, youthful, handmade feel, approachability, display impact, informality, marker-like, rounded, bouncy, chunky, imperfect.
A compact, hand-drawn print style with thick, rounded strokes and softly irregular outlines that preserve a clear marker-like texture. Letterforms are mostly upright with a lively, bouncy rhythm and slightly inconsistent widths that reinforce the handmade feel. Terminals are blunt and friendly, counters are generally open, and the overall color is dense and even, making the characters read as solid silhouettes at display sizes.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text such as headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and social media graphics where a friendly handwritten presence is desired. It can also work well for kid-oriented materials, casual event promos, and brand accents that benefit from an informal, crafted look.
The tone is informal and approachable, with a spontaneous, doodled energy that feels conversational and lighthearted. Its chunky forms and subtle wobble suggest a personal, human voice rather than a polished typographic one.
Likely designed to capture the immediacy of hand-lettered marker text while remaining legible and consistent enough for repeated use. The goal appears to be a warm, approachable display face that communicates personality through controlled irregularity.
The alphabet shows intentional inconsistency in stroke edges and interior shapes, creating a drawn-on-paper impression. Numerals and lowercase maintain the same rounded, brushy construction, keeping a cohesive texture across mixed-case settings.