Print Ligar 12 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, packaging, posters, social graphics, craft branding, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, hand-drawn, handwritten clarity, approachability, playful display, casual voice, rounded, bouncy, monoline, soft terminals, tall ascenders.
A hand-drawn print with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. The forms are tall and compact with a tight overall set, and the rhythm feels slightly bouncy due to gentle irregularities in stroke curvature and spacing. Counters are open and simple, with minimal detailing and a consistent, marker-like texture. Uppercase shapes lean toward narrow, rounded constructions, while lowercase keeps a straightforward handwritten structure with occasional looped or hooked entries that add personality.
Well suited to cheerful headlines and short-to-medium bursts of copy in children’s materials, casual packaging, and lifestyle branding. It also works nicely for posters, invitations, and social media graphics where a friendly handwritten voice is desired. For best results, use at larger sizes or with generous leading to let the tall, compact forms breathe.
The font reads as approachable and informal, with a lighthearted, doodled energy. Its soft edges and slightly uneven hand rhythm give it a personal, conversational tone rather than a polished, corporate feel. Overall it suggests friendliness and spontaneity without becoming messy.
The design appears intended to emulate neat, quick hand lettering made with a felt-tip or marker, balancing readability with an intentionally imperfect, human cadence. Its compact proportions and simple stroke construction suggest it was drawn to be versatile for everyday informal messaging and playful display settings.
The sample text shows good legibility at display sizes, with clear differentiation between most letters through distinct silhouettes and open counters. The narrow build and compact spacing create an efficient footprint, while the hand-made irregularities keep repeated letters from feeling mechanical.