Print Egref 12 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s, packaging, posters, invitations, social graphics, casual, playful, friendly, hand-drawn, quirky, human warmth, casual messaging, approachability, handmade feel, rounded, monoline, soft corners, bouncy baseline, simplified forms.
This font presents a hand-drawn, monoline look with softly rounded terminals and gently uneven stroke edges that suggest a marker or brush-pen texture. Letterforms are compact and slightly condensed, with simplified geometry and modest irregularities in width and alignment that create an organic rhythm. Curves are open and generous, counters are roomy for the style, and joins remain uncomplicated, prioritizing clarity over precision. Numerals match the same informal construction, with consistent stroke thickness and slightly idiosyncratic shapes that keep the set cohesive.
It works well for short to medium text where an informal, friendly tone is desired—such as kids-focused materials, packaging callouts, event invitations, headlines on posters, and casual branding in social or web graphics. The clear, open shapes also suit labels and small bursts of copy when a handwritten feel is needed without heavy stylization.
The overall tone is relaxed and personable, with a playful, everyday handwriting energy. Its slight wobble and varied spacing feel approachable and human rather than polished, giving text a conversational, crafty character without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to emulate neat, quickly written print lettering—capturing the warmth and spontaneity of handwriting while maintaining straightforward, readable forms for everyday display use.
Uppercase and lowercase appear intentionally mismatched in a natural way, reinforcing the informal voice. The texture comes more from edge wobble and small proportion shifts than from strong contrast or sharp angles, which helps it stay legible while still feeling handmade.