Print Gekef 12 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, kids branding, packaging, headlines, stickers, playful, friendly, handmade, casual, whimsical, handmade charm, playful display, casual voice, bold readability, rounded, blobby, marker-like, bouncy, soft edges.
A chunky, hand-drawn display face with rounded, slightly blobby outlines and visibly irregular stroke edges. Letterforms are upright with a lively baseline and varying sidebearings that create a bouncy, uneven rhythm. Curves are generous and counters tend to be small-to-moderate, while joins and terminals look brush- or marker-made rather than mechanically crisp. Overall proportions feel compact and sturdy, with simplified shapes and occasional asymmetry that reinforces the handmade character.
Well-suited for short to medium display settings such as posters, event titles, product packaging, and playful branding where personality is more important than strict regularity. It can also work for informal editorial callouts or social graphics, especially when paired with a simpler text face for body copy.
The font reads as upbeat and approachable, with a humorous, cartoon-leaning tone. Its imperfect contours and buoyant spacing suggest spontaneity and informality, making text feel conversational and warm rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic thick marker or brush lettering in a consistent, font-ready system while preserving the natural wobble and charm of hand lettering. It prioritizes characterful texture and friendliness over typographic precision, aiming for strong visibility and an easygoing voice.
The bold silhouette and soft corners help it hold together at larger sizes, while the intentionally inconsistent widths and slightly wobbly curves add personality in longer lines. Numerals and capitals match the same hand-rendered logic, maintaining a cohesive, doodled feel across the set.