Print Lalab 12 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, children’s, stickers, playful, friendly, quirky, kidlike, retro, playful display, hand-drawn feel, bold impact, friendly branding, rounded, chunky, bouncy, organic, cartoonish.
A chunky, rounded display face with soft terminals and an organic, hand-drawn rhythm. Strokes are consistently heavy with minimal contrast, and counters are small and often teardrop-shaped, giving the letters a filled-in, blobby silhouette. Proportions are condensed overall, with slightly irregular widths and spacing that keep the texture lively rather than rigid. Curves dominate over straight segments, and joints are simplified, producing a smooth, marker-like presence in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as headlines, posters, product packaging, labels, and playful branding. It also works well for children’s materials, social graphics, and punchy callouts where a friendly, hand-made feel is desired. For longer passages, larger sizes and generous leading help maintain clarity.
The overall tone is cheerful and informal, with a humorous, slightly mischievous character. Its bouncy shapes and compact density evoke kid-friendly branding and casual craft aesthetics, while the consistent heaviness gives it confident, attention-seeking energy.
This design appears intended to capture a casual, hand-drawn print look with strong visual impact. The condensed, rounded forms and heavy stroke weight prioritize personality and bold presence over strict regularity, aiming for approachable display typography that feels fun and spontaneous.
Uppercase and lowercase share a close stylistic relationship, emphasizing rounded geometry and simplified construction. Numerals follow the same soft, compressed build, making them feel cohesive in headlines and short callouts. The dense black color and tight inner spaces suggest better performance at larger sizes where counters have room to breathe.