Print Herod 12 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, album art, game titles, medieval, edgy, playful, quirky, handmade, expressive display, blackletter flavor, handmade texture, dramatic impact, attitude, angular, spiky, blackletter, irregular, high-energy.
This font uses sharp, broken strokes and wedge-like terminals that echo blackletter forms while keeping a loose, hand-drawn construction. Letterforms are strongly slanted with lively baseline variation, creating a dynamic, forward-leaning rhythm. Curves are minimized in favor of angular joints and faceted bowls, and stroke endings often taper into pointed tips or blunt chisel cuts. Spacing and widths feel intentionally uneven, reinforcing an informal, drawn-on feel rather than rigid typographic regularity.
It works best in short, punchy settings such as posters, headlines, title cards, and branding marks where texture and attitude are desired. The strong slant and jagged details make it especially effective for music artwork, gaming/fantasy titles, and event graphics where a rough medieval vibe is a feature.
The overall tone feels medieval and mischievous, with an edgy, rebellious energy. Its jagged forms read as dramatic and attention-grabbing, while the irregularities add a playful, punk zine-like character rather than a solemn historic revival.
The design appears intended to capture the visual flavor of blackletter without strict calligraphic discipline, prioritizing expressive motion and a handmade edge. Its irregular rhythm and sharp terminals suggest a display font built to add character and impact rather than quiet readability in long text.
Capitals have a strong presence with distinctive, spurred silhouettes, while lowercase mixes simplified blackletter cues with casual handwritten shortcuts. Numerals and punctuation follow the same angular, cut-stroke logic, helping the set stay visually cohesive in display settings.