Print Nykef 12 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, headlines, invitations, casual, handwritten, lively, friendly, retro, handwritten authenticity, friendly tone, expressive display, quick note feel, brushy, slanted, rounded, organic, expressive.
A slanted, brush-pen script with unconnected, print-style letterforms and a fluid, cursive-like rhythm. Strokes show natural tapering and occasional swelling, with rounded terminals and subtly uneven edges that suggest quick, confident writing. Capitals are larger and more gestural than the lowercase, with broad entry/exit strokes and soft loops; the overall texture is smooth but intentionally irregular. Numerals and punctuation follow the same handwritten logic, keeping the set cohesive in tone and stroke behavior.
It works best for short to medium text where a friendly, personal voice is desired—brand marks, packaging callouts, café or boutique signage, posters, greeting cards, and invitations. In editorial layouts, it functions well as an accent face for headings, pull quotes, and labels rather than dense body copy.
The font feels personable and upbeat, with an informal note-taking energy and a touch of vintage sign-painting charm. Its angled flow and brushy modulation convey movement and warmth rather than precision, making it read as approachable and human.
The design intention appears to be a natural-looking handwritten print that captures brush-pen movement while staying readable in common headline and display settings. By keeping letters unconnected yet rhythmically slanted, it aims to balance informality with clarity for expressive, everyday messaging.
Spacing appears intentionally loose and variable, contributing to a lively baseline rhythm in running text. The lowercase remains compact relative to the expressive capitals, and the letterforms prioritize gesture over strict uniformity, which enhances the handwritten authenticity.