Print Noma 12 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, headlines, labels, kids media, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, quirky, handwritten feel, approachability, casual display, playful tone, rounded, monoline, bouncy, soft, informal.
A casual, hand-drawn print face with thick, monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms show intentionally uneven contours and slight wobble, producing a lively rhythm and a distinctly handmade texture. Counters are open and generous, with simplified shapes and minimal detailing; curves are broad and forms tend toward rounded geometry rather than sharp angles. Spacing feels loose and natural, and overall proportions lean wide with a relaxed baseline feel.
Best suited for display use where a friendly, handmade voice is desirable—such as packaging, labels, posters, social graphics, and short headlines. It also fits well in kid-focused or craft-themed branding and editorial callouts. For longer paragraphs, it works most comfortably at generous sizes where the textured stroke edges remain legible.
The font reads warm and approachable, like marker lettering on a note or classroom poster. Its irregularities and soft shapes create an easygoing, playful tone that feels personal rather than polished. The overall effect is upbeat and informal, prioritizing charm and character over strict typographic precision.
The design appears intended to emulate quick, confident marker printing: bold, rounded, and slightly uneven to preserve the feeling of real handwriting. It aims to deliver an approachable, informal presence while staying clear enough for common display phrases and short blocks of text.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent marker-like construction, with lowercase forms kept simple and readable. Numerals match the same hand-drawn logic, with rounded bowls and slightly asymmetric curves that reinforce the casual texture in running text.