Print Elli 12 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: quotes, greeting cards, posters, packaging, headlines, casual, lively, human, whimsical, sketchy, handwritten feel, informal tone, expressive display, personal notes, monoline, loose, brushy, spiky, slanted.
A loose, handwritten print with a consistent rightward slant and a pen-like, mostly monoline stroke that shows small pressure-driven flares and tapered terminals. Forms are tall and lean with long ascenders/descenders, compact counters, and a notably small lowercase body relative to the capitals. Curves are drawn with quick, slightly uneven rhythm and occasional angular turns, giving the outlines a lightly sketchy texture while staying readable. Spacing is open and irregular in a natural way, and the overall color on the page remains light and airy.
Well-suited to short-to-medium text where a human, informal tone is desired—quotes, invitations, greeting cards, labels, and light editorial callouts. It also works effectively in headlines and display settings where the tall, slanted forms can add motion and personality without needing connected script.
The font reads as personal and energetic, like quick notes written with a felt-tip or brush pen. Its tall, slightly dramatic proportions add a touch of whimsy, while the relaxed stroke quality keeps it approachable and informal.
Designed to capture the look of quick, natural handwriting in an unconnected print style, prioritizing personality and speed-of-writing cues over geometric regularity. The tall proportions and tapered stroke endings suggest an intent to feel expressive and slightly dramatic while remaining broadly legible.
Capitals carry more flourish and presence than the lowercase, which can create a lively, mixed-case texture in text. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic with simple, swift constructions and a casual baseline alignment.