Print Umgij 12 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
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A lively handwritten print face with brush-pen energy and a forward slant. Strokes show noticeable pressure modulation with sharp tapering terminals, occasional dry-brush thins, and slightly jagged edges that reinforce a drawn-by-hand feel. Proportions are compact and upright in footprint while remaining fluid, with irregular character widths and loose baseline discipline that create an animated rhythm. Uppercase forms mix simple skeletal constructions with bold, swooping strokes, while lowercase letters are narrow and open, with tall ascenders, compact bowls, and minimal joining between letters.
This font performs best in short-to-medium display settings where its lively stroke endings and uneven rhythm can be appreciated—such as posters, headlines, packaging labels, social graphics, and greeting-card style messaging. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers when you want a personal, hand-drawn tone.
The tone is informal and spirited, balancing friendly approachability with a slightly edgy, sketchbook spontaneity. It feels personal and expressive—more like quick marker lettering than polished calligraphy—making it well suited to upbeat, conversational messaging.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, expressive brush handwriting in an unconnected print style, prioritizing personality and motion over strict regularity. Its tapered strokes and irregular spacing suggest an aim for authenticity and energetic emphasis in display typography.
Distinctive features include sharp wedge-like entry/exit strokes, occasional exaggerated curves and hooks, and a handwritten inconsistency that reads intentional rather than sloppy. Numerals follow the same brush-taper logic, keeping the set cohesive for casual display use.