Print Idbo 12 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, social media, kids content, playful, friendly, casual, handmade, approachable, handmade feel, casual voice, cheerful display, informal branding, brushy, rounded, chunky, bouncy, soft terminals.
This font presents a hand-drawn, brush-marker look with thick, rounded strokes and slightly uneven edges that preserve a natural, made-by-hand texture. Letterforms are mostly upright with a bouncy baseline and subtly inconsistent widths, giving the alphabet a lively rhythm without becoming chaotic. Shapes favor open counters and simplified constructions, with soft, blunted terminals and occasional tapered joins that suggest a quick, confident stroke. Spacing is generally generous and the forms stay clear at display sizes, while the irregularities add character rather than noise.
It works best for headlines and short bursts of text where a friendly, handmade voice is needed—such as posters, playful branding, packaging callouts, social posts, invitations, and classroom or kids-oriented materials. It can also serve as an accent font alongside a simpler text face, especially in designs that benefit from an informal, personal touch.
The overall tone is warm and lighthearted, evoking casual notes, kid-friendly materials, and informal signage. Its energetic, rounded shapes read as cheerful and approachable, with a relaxed personality that feels conversational rather than formal.
The font appears intended to mimic casual hand lettering made with a thick marker or brush pen, balancing legibility with expressive imperfections. Its consistent stroke weight and rounded, simplified forms suggest a goal of delivering an upbeat, approachable display style that feels human and spontaneous.
The design leans on strong silhouettes and high ink coverage, making it visually prominent in short phrases. The numerals match the handwritten flavor, maintaining the same rounded, brushy stroke logic and friendly proportions.