Print Toby 12 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, posters, packaging, children’s, invitations, friendly, playful, casual, approachable, whimsical, handmade feel, human warmth, informal display, playful voice, rounded, soft, brushy, bouncy, lively.
A casual, marker-like print face with rounded terminals and subtly swelling strokes that suggest hand pressure rather than strict geometry. Letterforms are largely upright with a gentle bounce, and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, giving a lively rhythm in both caps and lowercase. Counters are open and simplified, with soft curves and occasional angular turns (notably in diagonals), while joins and endings stay smooth and slightly tapered. The overall drawing is clean but intentionally imperfect, with small inconsistencies in curve tension and stroke endings that reinforce the hand-drawn character.
Best suited for short to medium-length settings where personality is the priority: branding accents, posters, packaging, greeting cards, invitations, and kid-focused or educational materials. It performs especially well in headlines, pull quotes, and display copy where the bouncy rhythm and marker texture can be appreciated without demanding long-form readability.
The tone is warm and informal, reading as personable and lighthearted rather than formal or technical. Its bouncy proportions and rounded finishes give it a kid-friendly, craft-like energy that feels conversational and optimistic. The texture stays bold enough to feel confident, but the unevenness keeps it human and relaxed.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident hand lettering done with a felt-tip marker or brush pen, balancing legibility with an intentionally imperfect, human cadence. It aims to deliver an approachable display voice that feels handmade and contemporary rather than polished or calligraphic.
Capitals are relatively tall and prominent compared with the lowercase, and the lowercase shows compact interior spaces that can look dense in longer text. Numerals follow the same hand-drawn logic, with rounded shapes and occasional asymmetry that blends well with the letters. Overall spacing appears generous enough for headings, though the lively widths create a naturally irregular texture across lines.