Print Esmi 12 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, social media, signage, headlines, energetic, handmade, casual, playful, expressive, handmade feel, brush texture, casual voice, high energy, organic rhythm, brushy, textured, rough-edged, slanted, bouncy.
A lively brush-printed hand style with a consistent rightward slant and compact, vertically oriented proportions. Strokes are thick with noticeable tapering and pressure changes, creating slightly pointed terminals and occasional blunt ends. Edges read as dry-brush and a bit ragged, giving the letters a textured, ink-on-paper feel. Spacing is irregular in a natural way, and widths vary by character, producing a rhythmic, handwritten flow while remaining clearly legible in the sample text.
Works well for short-to-medium display text where a handmade, energetic voice is desirable—posters, event promos, product labels, café menus, and social graphics. It can also suit casual editorial callouts or branding accents when used with generous tracking and clear contrast against the background.
The overall tone is friendly and spontaneous, with a confident marker/brush energy that feels informal and human. Its uneven texture and brisk slant add motion and enthusiasm, suggesting quick notes, handmade signage, or personal packaging rather than formal editorial work.
Designed to emulate fast, confident brush lettering in a printable, repeatable form, prioritizing personality and motion over geometric precision. The texture and variable stroke behavior appear intended to preserve an authentic hand-rendered look in digital typesetting.
Capitals are punchy and simplified with strong silhouettes, while lowercase forms keep a casual printed feel rather than connected script. Numerals match the same brush texture and slant, maintaining cohesion across letters and figures.