Print Derov 12 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: children’s books, posters, packaging, craft branding, greeting cards, playful, whimsical, casual, storybook, quirky, hand-lettered feel, friendly tone, casual display, approachability, hand-drawn, organic, bouncy, irregular, lively.
A hand-drawn, unconnected print style with slim strokes and gently modulated thickness. Forms are slightly condensed with uneven widths and a bouncy baseline rhythm, giving the alphabet an intentionally irregular, human cadence. Curves are open and rounded, while straights often show subtle wobble and tapering; terminals tend to be softly flared or brushed rather than sharply cut. Counters are generally generous for the weight, and punctuation and numerals share the same informal, sketch-like construction.
This font suits short-to-medium text in friendly contexts such as children’s publishing, posters, greeting cards, and casual packaging. It works well for headlines, pull quotes, labels, and playful branding where a hand-drawn feel is desirable and a bit of irregularity adds personality.
The overall tone is friendly and whimsical, with a lighthearted, storybook sensibility. Its mild wobble and varied proportions feel personable and crafty, suggesting handwritten notes and playful display copy rather than strict typographic neutrality.
The design appears intended to mimic neat hand lettering while preserving natural variation in stroke and spacing. Its goal is to deliver approachable, characterful text that feels drawn rather than typeset, prioritizing warmth and charm over strict consistency.
Capital letters have a simple, slightly stylized structure that reads clearly at larger sizes, while the lowercase shows more idiosyncratic shapes and stroke quirks that increase charm but reduce uniformity. Numerals are similarly informal and slightly uneven, reinforcing the handmade character across the set.