Print Kygif 12 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, cheeky, friendly, retro, casual, playfulness, handmade charm, bold impact, friendly tone, rounded, chunky, bouncy, soft terminals, irregular rhythm.
A heavy, compact display face with rounded, softened terminals and subtly uneven stroke shaping that mimics hand-drawn marker lettering. The forms are generally upright with tight proportions and a slightly bouncy baseline feel created by small variations in width, curvature, and joint treatment. Counters are modest and often asymmetric, and the overall texture is dense and inky, with smooth curves and occasional quirky spur-like details (notably in the lowercase). Numerals and capitals follow the same chunky, rounded construction, keeping a consistent, approachable silhouette.
Works well for short, high-impact copy such as posters, bold headlines, packaging callouts, labels, and playful branding. It also suits children’s materials and casual signage where a friendly, hand-drawn presence is desirable.
The font reads as upbeat and informal, with a humorous, slightly mischievous personality. Its compact heft and rounded shapes give it a friendly tone, while the hand-made irregularities add character and a casual, human warmth.
Designed to deliver a bold, hand-rendered voice that feels approachable and fun while maintaining a cohesive, repeatable lettershape system. The goal appears to be strong attention-grabbing display readability with a deliberately imperfect, drawn-by-hand charm.
The narrow set width and dense color make it best when given breathing room in tracking and line spacing, especially in longer phrases. The distinctive lowercase—particularly the single-storey forms and the characterful descenders—adds charm but can also become visually busy at small sizes or in tightly set blocks.