Print Kurup 12 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children's, stickers, playful, folksy, quirky, friendly, handmade, handmade feel, casual display, playful impact, craft aesthetic, rounded, blobby, bouncy, chunky, soft terminals.
A heavy, marker-like handwritten print with rounded, inflated strokes and softly tapered terminals. The letterforms are upright with a gently bouncy baseline and irregular sidebearings that create a casual, hand-drawn rhythm. Curves are generous and slightly uneven, counters are compact, and joins can look pinched or wobbly in a way that reinforces the handmade character. Overall spacing feels loose and lively rather than mechanically even, making the texture appear energetic in text.
Best suited for short, expressive settings where personality matters more than typographic neutrality—such as posters, titles, packaging callouts, and playful branding. It can also work well for kids-oriented materials, invitations, and social graphics where a friendly handmade look is desired.
The tone is warm and mischievous, like hand-lettering on a poster or classroom sign. Its chunky forms and imperfect edges read as approachable and humorous, giving headlines a lighthearted, crafty personality.
The design appears intended to mimic bold hand-drawn printing with a soft, brushy marker feel, prioritizing charm, immediacy, and informal readability over strict consistency. Its construction aims to deliver a distinctive, chunky silhouette that stays clear at display sizes while retaining a spontaneous, drawn-by-hand texture.
Distinctive features include bulbous bowls, rounded corners, and occasional asymmetries from letter to letter that keep repeated shapes from feeling cloned. The figures share the same soft, thick construction and stay legible while leaning into a cartoonish silhouette.