Print Hyman 12 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, children’s, crafts, playful, friendly, casual, quirky, handmade, handmade warmth, casual branding, playful display, informal clarity, rounded, brushy, bouncy, chunky, soft terminals.
A lively hand-drawn print face with thick, brush-like strokes and noticeably rounded terminals. Letterforms are slightly irregular in width and spacing, with a bouncy baseline rhythm and gentle, organic curves rather than rigid geometry. Counters are generally open and simple, and many joins feel painted in a single motion, producing subtle wobble and taper without looking delicate. The overall color on the page is dense and even, with a soft, slightly blotted silhouette that reads clearly at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, short passages, and branding moments that benefit from a handmade voice. It works well on packaging, café or shop signage, children’s materials, and social graphics where warmth and informality are desired. For long-form body text, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes where the organic irregularities remain clear rather than busy.
The font conveys an approachable, upbeat tone—like informal marker lettering used for notes, crafts, or kid-friendly signage. Its uneven, handwritten rhythm adds personality and humor, making text feel conversational rather than formal. The chunky, rounded shapes give it warmth and a low-pressure, everyday feel.
The design appears intended to mimic confident, quick brush or marker lettering in a clean print style—prioritizing charm, approachability, and readability over typographic strictness. Its consistent weight and rounded forms suggest a goal of creating a friendly, versatile display hand that feels human and spontaneous while staying coherent across the alphabet and numerals.
Capitals are compact and cartoon-leaning, with simplified structures (notably in letters like E, F, and T) that emphasize gesture over precision. Lowercase forms keep a printed, unconnected style and remain highly legible, while numerals match the same playful, hand-painted weight and curvature for consistent texture in mixed content.