Print Lamey 12 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, posters, packaging, greeting cards, craft branding, playful, friendly, casual, cheerful, youthful, handmade warmth, approachability, informal clarity, playful emphasis, rounded, bouncy, marker-like, soft, hand-drawn.
A lively hand-drawn print with thick, rounded strokes and soft terminals that feel marker-made rather than constructed. The shapes are slightly irregular in width and curvature, with a buoyant baseline rhythm and generous counters that keep the texture open. Capitals are simple and sturdy, while lowercase forms lean toward single-storey, simplified silhouettes; dots and joins are chunky and organic. Numerals match the same informal logic, with smooth curves and a consistent, blobby stroke presence.
Well suited to short-to-medium text where a friendly, hand-lettered feel is desirable—children’s materials, event posters, playful packaging, labels, classroom resources, and casual branding. It can also work for headings and pull quotes where a bold, personable texture helps the message stand out.
The font communicates an approachable, kid-friendly tone with a warm, informal voice. Its uneven, human rhythm reads as spontaneous and personable, making text feel conversational and light rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand printing with a rounded marker stroke—prioritizing warmth and approachability over geometric precision. Its consistent heaviness and simplified forms aim for clear readability while retaining an unmistakably hand-drawn character.
At text sizes the heavy strokes create a strong, high-ink presence, while the rounded corners and open interiors help preserve legibility. The overall color is lively and slightly textured due to the intentional irregularities, which can add charm but will look more expressive than precise in tightly spaced settings.