Print Efsa 12 is a light, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, classroom materials, greeting cards, posters, packaging, casual, friendly, playful, handmade, approachable, handmade feel, informal voice, friendly readability, everyday notes, monoline, rounded, wiry, irregular, open counters.
A casual, drawn-letter print with thin, monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms show gentle wobble and small variations in stroke direction and curvature, creating an organic rhythm rather than strict geometric construction. Proportions are compact with relatively small lowercase bodies and simple, open shapes; counters stay clear, and curves (C, O, G, S) have an easy, unforced roundness. Capitals are straightforward and slightly uneven in width, while numerals follow the same lightly sketched feel with modest baseline irregularity.
It suits short to medium-length text where a personable, casual voice is desired—such as children’s materials, craft or hobby branding, invitations, greeting cards, labels, and friendly posters. It can also work for quotes or headings when a handwritten feel is needed while keeping letterforms clear.
The font conveys a friendly, informal tone that feels personal and unpretentious, like quick marker or pen lettering on a note. Its slight irregularities add warmth and a playful handmade character without becoming messy or overly expressive.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, natural hand printing with consistent thin strokes and modest, intentional irregularity. It prioritizes approachability and readability over strict typographic precision, aiming for a human, everyday note-like texture.
Spacing appears comfortably loose in text, helping maintain legibility despite the irregular stroke edges. Several forms lean toward simplified handwritten conventions (single-storey a and g; uncomplicated r and t), and punctuation blends in with the same light, airy line weight.