Print Algeb 12 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: packaging, posters, social media, invitations, labels, casual, quirky, friendly, airy, retro, handwritten voice, compact headlines, casual branding, personal notes, monoline, hand-drawn, tall, slender, bouncy.
A tall, slender handwritten print with a consistent monoline stroke and a pronounced rightward slant. Letterforms are simplified and rounded, with long ascenders/descenders and slightly irregular curves that create a lively rhythm. Spacing feels open and the narrow proportions produce a light, vertical texture in text, while small variations in stroke terminals and join behavior preserve an authentic drawn feel.
Works well for short-to-medium text where a friendly handwritten voice is desired—such as packaging callouts, café menus, posters, social graphics, invitations, and product labels. It’s especially effective in narrow layout columns or anywhere a light, vertical texture helps maintain an airy page color.
The overall tone is informal and approachable, with a breezy, conversational energy. Its narrow, tilted stance reads a bit quirky and retro, like quick note-taking or a personal label written with a fine pen.
The design appears intended to mimic neat, quick handwriting in an unconnected print style—prioritizing personality and a human rhythm over strict geometric regularity. Its narrow, slanted construction suggests an aim for compactness while staying expressive and legible in display and casual text settings.
Uppercase characters are clean and spare, while the lowercase introduces more personality through looped descenders and occasional swashy shapes. Numerals follow the same slim, handwritten logic and keep the set feeling cohesive in mixed copy.