Print Kalar 12 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: children’s, posters, packaging, craft labels, social graphics, playful, friendly, casual, kidlike, quirky, hand-drawn warmth, approachability, casual legibility, playful branding, rounded, chunky, bouncy, organic, marker-like.
A chunky, rounded hand-drawn print with softly irregular strokes and blunted terminals. Letterforms are largely monolinear with subtle wobble and a bouncy baseline rhythm, giving the set an intentionally imperfect, human feel. Counters are generous and shapes lean toward simple, open constructions; curves are full and corners are consistently softened. Overall spacing reads even but not mechanical, with minor width fluctuations that reinforce the drawn character.
Works best for display and short-to-medium text where an informal, friendly voice is desirable—children’s materials, playful packaging, event posters, classroom resources, and casual social or DIY branding. It can also serve as a personality layer in headings, pull quotes, or callouts where a hand-lettered feel is preferred.
The tone is warm, approachable, and lightly goofy—more like a marker note or children’s book lettering than a polished corporate sans. Its irregularities read as personable and upbeat, adding charm and informality to short phrases and display copy.
Likely designed to mimic thick marker or brush-pen printing with consistent, rounded strokes and an intentionally imperfect finish. The focus appears to be on friendliness and legibility rather than calligraphic detail or typographic precision.
Capital forms are tall and simplified with rounded joins, while lowercase keeps a compact, sturdy look that favors clarity over refinement. Numerals match the same bulbous, hand-rendered construction, maintaining consistent color and a cohesive, cartoonish rhythm across mixed text.