Print Umkiz 12 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: social media, packaging, posters, greeting cards, labels, friendly, casual, playful, handmade, approachable, handwritten feel, casual tone, human warmth, everyday messaging, playful display, rounded, bouncy, monoline, loose, quirky.
A casual handwritten print with rounded, brush-like strokes and gently irregular geometry. Letterforms lean forward with a lively, bouncy baseline and uneven rhythm that preserves a drawn-by-hand feel. Strokes stay mostly uniform in thickness with softened terminals, and proportions are compact with tall ascenders and descenders that add vertical energy. Spacing is slightly variable, contributing to an organic texture in text while remaining broadly legible.
Well suited to short-to-medium text where an informal, personal tone is desired, such as social posts, posters, product labels, and lighthearted packaging. It can also work for headings, quotes, and invitations where a friendly handwritten flavor is more important than strict typographic regularity.
The overall tone is friendly and relaxed, with an informal, conversational character. Its forward slant and buoyant curves give it a playful, personable voice that feels human and spontaneous rather than polished or corporate.
The design appears intended to mimic quick marker or brush lettering in a clean, readable print style. Its controlled simplicity and consistent stroke weight suggest a focus on easy, approachable communication with a distinctly handmade presence.
Capitals are simple and open, while lowercase forms show noticeable individuality and occasional quirks in joins and bowls, enhancing the handmade impression. Numerals match the same loose, rounded construction and sit comfortably alongside the letters in running text.