Print Tulug 12 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, book covers, packaging, posters, children’s media, folksy, storybook, friendly, rustic, playful, hand-lettered feel, warmth, whimsy, traditional nod, approachability, rounded, soft serifs, inked, organic, bouncy.
A lively, hand-drawn serif with soft, tapered terminals and subtly flared strokes that feel inked rather than mechanically constructed. Curves are generous and slightly irregular, with a gentle bounce along the baseline and occasional asymmetry that reinforces a made-by-hand rhythm. Counters are fairly open, while joins and endings show brush-like swelling and thinning, giving the letterforms a warm, organic texture. Numerals follow the same drawn character, with rounded shapes and tapered finishes that keep the set cohesive in display use.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where its handcrafted texture and soft serif detailing can be appreciated, such as headlines, book covers, product packaging, posters, and themed branding. It can also work for brief passages in larger sizes when a warm, narrative tone is desired.
The font reads as approachable and folksy, with a storybook charm that feels handcrafted and personable. Its informal serif details add a touch of tradition without becoming formal, creating a mood that is cozy, playful, and slightly rustic.
The design appears intended to mimic informal hand-lettering while retaining the structure and familiarity of a serif alphabet. Its tapered terminals and lively rhythm suggest a goal of adding personality and charm to display typography without sacrificing overall legibility.
Capital forms lean toward classical proportions but are softened by rounded edges and uneven, humanized stroke behavior. The lowercase shows varied gesture from letter to letter, emphasizing a casual, illustrative tone over strict typographic uniformity, and the overall color on the page is pleasantly textured rather than flat.