Print Bodes 12 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: greeting cards, kids content, packaging, social posts, quotes, casual, friendly, playful, approachable, handmade, personal voice, casual legibility, handmade charm, approachable display, monoline, rounded, bouncy, open forms, loose rhythm.
A casual handwritten print with monoline strokes and softly rounded terminals. Letterforms show a loose, human rhythm with slight irregularities in stroke path and proportion, creating a lively texture across lines. Shapes are generally open and simplified, with gentle curves and occasional idiosyncratic joins (notably in letters like k, r, and s) that reinforce the drawn-by-hand character. Numerals follow the same informal construction, with easy-to-spot forms and a relaxed baseline feel.
Well suited to short to medium text where an informal, human voice is desirable—greeting cards, invitations, labels, craft and lifestyle packaging, classroom and kids-oriented materials, and casual social media or quote graphics. It also works effectively for headings and callouts that benefit from a friendly handwritten touch.
The tone is friendly and conversational, like neat marker or pen writing intended to feel personal rather than polished. Its bouncy spacing and imperfect consistency give it a warm, informal personality that reads as upbeat and accessible.
Likely designed to provide an easy-reading handwritten print style that feels personal and relaxed, balancing legibility with the charm of natural stroke variation. The consistent monoline construction and open forms suggest an emphasis on everyday usability for informal display and text snippets.
Uppercase has a simple, schoolbook-like construction with generous counters, while lowercase maintains a compact vertical profile and clear silhouettes in running text. Stroke endings vary subtly (some slightly tapered or blunted), contributing to a natural, non-mechanical finish.