Print Nador 12 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: captions, posters, packaging, greeting cards, kids media, quirky, playful, casual, hand-drawn, storybook, handwritten realism, informality, whimsy, personal tone, monoline, irregular, bouncy, organic, sketchy.
A casual hand-drawn print with thin, slightly wavering strokes and subtly tapered terminals that feel pen-like. Letterforms are narrow and vertically oriented, with uneven widths and gently inconsistent curves that create a lively rhythm. Bowls and counters are open and airy, while joins and stroke endings show small flicks and hooks that reinforce the drawn-by-hand character. Lowercase proportions read compact with a comparatively short x-height, and the overall texture stays light and uncluttered on the page.
Well-suited for short to medium-length copy where a friendly, handmade voice is desired—such as captions, invitations, greeting cards, labels, and playful poster headlines. It can also work for packaging or social graphics when a personal, artisanal feel is more important than strict typographic uniformity.
The font conveys an informal, personable tone—quirky without being chaotic. Its bouncy irregularities and soft, rounded shapes suggest friendly notes, whimsical captions, and relaxed storytelling rather than polished formality.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, neat handwriting in an unconnected print style, balancing legibility with visible human variation. Its narrow, lightly drawn forms aim to stay economical in space while preserving a whimsical, personal tone.
In text, the uneven stroke energy adds charm and motion, but the narrow proportions and light strokes make it feel best when given a bit of size and breathing room. Distinctive capitals and the slightly idiosyncratic numerals contribute to a hand-lettered, human presence.