Print Gynip 12 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, covers, quirky, friendly, hand-drawn, retro, playful, informal display, handmade warmth, space-saving impact, retro flavor, characterful branding, condensed, rounded terminals, monoline, soft corners, tall proportions.
A condensed, tall, hand-drawn display face with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms are simplified and slightly irregular, with gentle waviness in verticals and subtly uneven curves that keep the texture lively without becoming messy. Counters are compact and vertical, and the overall rhythm is tight and upright, producing a strong, poster-like presence. Numerals and capitals follow the same narrow, elongated proportions, maintaining consistent color and spacing across the set.
Best suited for headlines, short blurbs, and display settings where personality matters—such as posters, book or album covers, packaging, labels, and event promotions. It can also work for brand accents and pull quotes when set with generous line spacing to let the tall forms breathe.
The font reads as approachable and informal, with a cheerful, slightly eccentric tone. Its narrow, elongated shapes and hand-made quirks suggest a retro sign-painting or handmade poster feel, balancing humor and clarity. Overall it conveys a personable, crafty energy rather than a polished corporate mood.
The design appears intended to provide an informal, hand-rendered display voice that remains legible while feeling personal and handmade. Its condensed, tall construction suggests an aim to maximize impact and fit more characters into tight headline spaces without losing a playful, crafted identity.
In the text sample, the condensed proportions pack words efficiently while the rounded joins and terminals prevent the heavy strokes from feeling harsh. The distinctive narrow silhouettes make headlines feel tall and animated, while the mild irregularities add character best appreciated at medium to large sizes.