Print Ibdef 12 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, kids media, event promos, playful, friendly, hand-drawn, casual, quirky, approachability, handmade feel, display impact, humor, chunky, rounded, condensed, bouncy, organic.
A heavy, condensed hand-drawn print with soft curves and subtly irregular outlines. Strokes stay largely monolinear, with rounded terminals and occasional wedged joins that add a cut-paper feel. Proportions are tall and compact, counters are small and tight, and the rhythm has gentle wobble from uneven curves and slight width shifts between letters. Numerals match the chunky, upright build and keep the same informal, drawn consistency.
Well-suited for short, attention-grabbing copy such as posters, packaging callouts, headlines, and promotional graphics where a friendly hand-made voice is desired. It can also work for children’s materials and casual branding, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the inner counters stay clear.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a comedic, kid-friendly energy. Its imperfect, crafted shapes feel personal and informal rather than technical, lending a warm, everyday charm.
Likely designed to provide a bold, condensed, hand-rendered display voice that feels lively and approachable. The controlled irregularity suggests an intention to balance strong impact with a human, drawn character for informal messaging.
The font’s tight counters and condensed silhouettes create strong texture in blocks of text, while the irregularity keeps it from feeling rigid. It reads best when given a bit of breathing room in tracking and line spacing to prevent dark spots in dense passages.